Glenmorangie Nectar D’or 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Whisky

Product of: United Kingdom

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This Highland malt is initially matured for a minimum of ten years in American oak ex-bourbon barrels then matured in ex-Sauternes wine casks for a further five years (formally only two years but re-launched with extended period in October 2011). Bottled without chill-filtration.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 03/01/2011

Appearance:

Clear, golden amber.

Aroma:

Honey, toasted almond and croissant crust with boozy Christmas cake, delicate oak tannins and floral violet. Lemon citrus aromas emerge with water.

Taste:

Toasty malty, honey, eucalyptus and maple palate with delicate oak tannin and ginger spice.

Aftertaste:

Long, rich honeyed finish with slightly burnt toast, warming ginger and lingering faint salt and pepper.