Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or Scotch Whisky — "golden nectar" — is a 12-year-old Highland single malt at 46% ABV (92 proof), extra-matured in hand-selected Sauternes wine barriques after a decade in American white oak ex-bourbon casks. Bottled non chill-filtered to keep every drop of the Sauternes-cask character, it is distilled in Scotland's tallest copper pot stills — the "giraffe-high" stills — by the Sixteen Men of Tain, using water from the Tarlogie Spring. A 750mL bottle. Order Scotch whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 12 years
- Origin: Tain, Scottish Highlands — Glenmorangie Distillery (The Glenmorangie Company / LVMH)
- Casks: Ex-bourbon American oak (10 years), finished in Sauternes wine barriques; non chill-filtered
Sauternes Meets the Highlands
Sauternes — the honeyed sweet wine of Bordeaux — is an inspired finishing cask for Glenmorangie's elegant spirit: the wine's apricot-and-honey depth layers over the distillery's citrus-and-vanilla house character without overwhelming it. The 46% bottling and the absence of chill filtration mean the texture is as rich as the flavor. Discover the rest of Glenmorangie's Extra Matured Range or compare wine-cask finishes with American whiskeys finished in wine barrels.
Tasting Notes
Distillery descriptors: lemon tart with fresh vanilla pods, lime and orange zest, sultanas and dates laced with ginger, coconut and a hint of toasted oak on the nose; silken layers of crème caramel and warming gingerbread with nutmeg, toasted almonds, meringue and honeycomb on the palate; a sweet, mellow finish balancing lemon zest, vanilla cream and final traces of ginger and nutmeg.
How to Enjoy
Neat, ideally after dinner — the Sauternes finish makes it a dessert whisky in the best sense. Pair with crème brûlée or a sharp aged cheese for contrast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Nectar d'Or" mean? "Golden nectar" in French — a nod to the whisky's golden color and the Sauternes wine influence.
Is Nectar d'Or chill filtered? No — it is bottled at 46% non chill-filtered, preserving the full Sauternes-cask texture.
How is it different from Glenmorangie Original? Nectar d'Or takes the same distillery spirit but spends its final years in Sauternes wine barriques instead of staying in bourbon casks — richer, fruitier, and bottled at higher strength.
Golden nectar, Highland made — order Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
