Glenmorangie 12 Year Old "Nectar D’Òr" Sauternes Cask Finish Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Wine Enthusiast
Reviewed December 2017This 12-year-old single malt was finished in casks that previously held Sauternes, the golden sweet wine of Bordeaux. Smooth and elegant, look for a honey hue and notes of vanilla and lemon cream on the palate, finishing with baking spice and a puff of smoke. Adding water unleashes more creamy vanilla and citrus. *Top 100 Spirits 2017* (KN)
Professional Reviews
WA
Whisky Advocate
Nectar D'Or is aged in bourbon barrels for 10 years, before 2 years of finishing in sauternes wine casks. The nose offers apricots in syrup, honey, walnuts, and ripe green grapes, while the oily palate yields citrus fruits and honeyed cereal notes, along with white pepper and wood spice. The finish is long and oaky, with a fleeting return of apricots. (GS, Spring-2019)
Notes
*97 points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge Top 100 of 2020* The Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or spends about 10 years in bourbon casks and then another two or so years in Sauternes barrels. It smells like citrus, coconut-rolled dates, and spice. These notes carry over to the creamy, lemony palate, with hints of toasted almonds, ginger, and honey. Finishes with lemon zest, chocolate, ginger, and spice. Recently the age-statement was removed, but the quality is just as fabulous as ever.
Details
| Type | Single Malt Scotch |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Malt |
| Origin | Northern Highlands, Highlands, Scotland |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 46% |
| SKU | 1033611 |