Name: Glenmorangie Nectar D’or
Color: Gold
Nose: Citrus, vanilla, light sweetness
Taste: Citrus, honey, nuts, vanilla
Review:
Not a fan. Sorry Glenmorangie, just not digging this scotch. It is probably me, not you. I just feel the need to see other scotches this summer. Glenmoragnie is keeping up with the industry trend of sweetening their products due to market demand. Their Nectar D’Or is a sweeter wine flavored scotch that has a unique taste, but comes across as a bit of an old flavor.
Nectar D’Or is a 12-year-old scotch aged for 10 years in ex-bourbon barrels and 2 years in sauternes barrels. If you are not familiar with “sauternes” let me summarize.
- Sauternes is a French sweet white wine from the Graves region of Bordeaux, France.
- Bordeaux is mainly known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon wines but does produce white, blends, and Merlot.
- Sauternes is made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle which are all white grapes
- Sauternes is usually sold in 375ml bottles and is usually enjoyed as a dessert wine.
- It is not known to be cheap stuff.
This scotch is different and I will give Glenmorangie credit for trying to something different. I have tried other whisky’s that used barrels from other fortified wines and they can provide a very nice flavor profile so do not be afraid to try something new. Nectar D’Or has done well in creating something different in their premium label scotches but taste profiles vary with consumers like me.
I found this scotch to have a rough, cheaper vanilla taste, and a burned finish. I would not buy this one for myself, but I could see it being enjoyed on the rocks in the South of France or the Hamptons while everyone else is drinking Rose wine. Nectar D’Or is not a bad whisky; it is just not my thing.
Approximately $70 per bottle.
If you like it, drink it. – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
