Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or 12 Year Old

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Bourbon-cask Glenmorangie given extra maturation in casks from Sauternes, Bordeaux's famous sweet wine. Sweet and lavish, with lemon meringue, honey and patisserie notes.

Details

Brand	Glenmorangie
Distillery	Glenmorangie
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	46%
Cask	Bourbon casks & Sauternes wine casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Lime and orange peel, sultanas and dates, laced with coconut and nutmeg.
Palate: Warming ginger, nutmeg and toasted almond around a lemon-meringue and honeycomb middle.
Finish: Long and lusciously sweet, with lemon zest, white chocolate, vanilla and a touch of spice.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
On the rocks

Neat is the way to enjoy its dessert-like sweetness and aromas. On the rocks the sweetness tightens up, making it a crisp after-dinner pour.

Food pairing

Foods you would pair with Sauternes: fruit tarts, crème brûlée, foie gras or blue cheese.

Background & production

Made at Glenmorangie distillery in Tain, in the northern Highlands. Founded in 1843, it has the tallest pot stills in Scotland, which produce a delicate, light spirit. It is now part of LVMH.

Nectar d'Or takes spirit matured for at least ten years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and extra-matures it in casks that held Sauternes, the sweet wine from southern Bordeaux.

Aged 12 years in total, it is bottled at 46% ABV.