Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or 12 Year Review

Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or takes the standard 10 year expression then matures the scotch in Sauternes casks for an additional 2 years, hence the 12 years on the bottle. As an uneducated wine drinker, my first question was - what is Sauternes?? Basically, it's a sweet white wine (I'm sure wine aficionados everywhere are cringing). If you're looking for more info, check out the wikipedia Sauternes page.

Glenmorangie 12 Year Nectar D'Or - Tasting Notes

Nose: Honey, strong citrus and light spice notes
Palate: A sweet, smooth start. The added sweetness from the Sauternes really shines here with some sweetened grape flavors. A nice creamy lemon taste shows it's face as well.
Finish: Sugary grapes remain at the forefront with malt and sweet citrus notes underneath. After some time, the lemon zest becomes a bit more prominent along with some light spice.

Proof: 92 (46% ABV)
Price: ~$60

This essentially takes the Glenmorangie Original and dials up the sweetness. The sauterenes casks mingle quite well with the Original and produce a very enjoyable scotch. This would go great after dinner as a liquid dessert that offers a little punch.

Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or 12 Year Rating: 8.7/10