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Glenmorangie Nectar D’or

Highlands region – 46%ABV – 750ml bottle – $49-$65 | £41 | €47

The Nectar D’or was the first Glenmo I’ve ever tried and actually, the 2nd bottle of whisky I opened my wallet for.  To this date, it is in my list of top 3 whiskies.

The Nectar D’or was extra matured in Sauternes cask, imparting very fruity, syrupy goodness!!

In March, The Jewish Single Malt Whisky Society will be doing a vertical tasting of the current standard Glenmorangie line.  It’s no secret that there is a warm spot in my heart for their nectars, especially this one.  I’m looking forward to it and to blogging about our thoughts.

Initial whiffApricot jam, actual Sauternes (no initial whisky scents, pure Sauternes wine; delicious!), loads of vanilla, some coconut and a tad bit of smoke, more like apricot jam on burnt toast (after having scrapped off the burny parts with a butter knife).

On the mouth My G-d, my mouth instantly started watering.  Very fruity, apricots again, pecans, oak and coconuts.  A bit peppery and some gobs of honey, sugared honey.

Finish Long, this stuff coats your mouth quite well, in the way back of my tongue the pecans came back.  Quite lovely stuff.

In sum Got pancakes? This is stuff is so syrupy sweet. This is one that will alway have a place on my shelf for when I want a treat