Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or Highland Single Malt 12Yrs 700ml









Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or 12 Year Old is a distinguished Highland single malt Scotch whisky renowned for its unique maturation process. After a decade in American oak ex-bourbon casks, it undergoes a two-year finishing period in hand-selected Sauternes wine barriques from Bordeaux, France. This extra maturation imparts a rich, dessert-like profile, blending the distillery's signature elegance with the opulence of French dessert wines.
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Great to see French casks that actually complement a whisky - so rare! An exercise in outrageously good sweet-dry balancing" It is here, in hand selected wine barriques from Sauternes: the most famous and ancient sweet wine growing region of Frannce, that this whisky develops its rich, spicy and dessert-like flavours. Non chill-filtered for additional aroma and mouthfeel.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: Lime and orange rind, sultanas and dates give a rich fruity flavour laced with tantalising spices of coconut and nutmeg.
Taste: Ginger, nutmeg and toasted almonds bring a deep, warming taste interwoven with a syrupy lemon meringue and honeycomb middle.
Finish: Long and lusciously sweet finish with lemon zest, white chocolate, vanilla and traces of ginger and nutmeg.
Professional Ratings:
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Whisky Advocate: 88 points
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Whisky Magazine: 8.9/10
Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or 12 Year Old is celebrated for its harmonious balance of sweetness and spice, offering a luxurious tasting experience that appeals to both whisky enthusiasts and those new to the spirit.