Glenmorangie The Nectar D'or (new)

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Glenmorangie
Label Name:
 
The Nectar D'or (new)
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Highland (Tain, Ross-shire)
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
46%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 95–96 pts; Jim Murray ~94; Whisky Advocate ~88–90; San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold; IWSC Gold

Tasting Note
Lusciously honeyed and citrusy with orange peel, lemon meringue, white chocolate, toasted almonds, dried apricot and warm spice; silky, syrupy texture with a gently spiced, medium-long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: crème brûlée, lemon tart, honeyed desserts, foie gras, blue cheese, roast pork. Asian: mango sticky rice, miso‑glazed salmon, Peking duck, sesame prawns, spiced curries.

Production Method
Single malt distilled in tall pot stills, matured in ex-bourbon casks then finished (extra-matured) in hand-selected Sauternes wine barriques; bottled at 46% ABV, typically non–chill-filtered; currently NAS (formerly 12YO).

Vineyard Info
Glenmorangie distillery, founded 1843 in Tain, Highland Scotland; owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton). Renowned for very tall stills and expert wood‑finishing programmes.