Highland Single Malt Nectar D'Or Sauternes Cask Finish 3rd Edition 12YO
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Once opened, it will retain its peak flavor profile for up to 1 to 2 years if kept sealed and away from direct sunlight.
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Pairs beautifully with classic French fruit tarts, rich blue cheeses, or creamy vanilla panna cotta.
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Hailing from the far north of Scotland in Tain, Glenmorangie is renowned for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland—reaching the height of an adult giraffe—which ensure only the lightest, purest vapors ascend to condense into spirit. The Nectar D'Or is a sumptuous expression that celebrates the art of wood finishing, pioneered by the distillery. This Highland Single Malt is first aged for ten years in ex-bourbon American white oak casks to develop its signature soft, fruity character, before undergoing a two-year secondary maturation in hand-selected Sauternes sweet wine casks from Bordeaux. This finishing process infuses the whisky with rich, honeyed dessert-like complexities, weaving together notes of lemon curd, ginger, nutmeg, and toasted almonds with a luscious, velvety texture.
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Established in 1843 by William Matheson on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in Tain, Glenmorangie is a pioneering Highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery renowned for its innovative spirit and craftsmanship. Now owned by LVMH, the distillery is famous for utilizing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland, which produce an exceptionally elegant, pure, and delicate spirit. Glenmorangie is a global pioneer in wood finishing, meticulously aging its spirit in the finest oak casks and finishing them in select wine and fortified wine barrels. This meticulous process yields celebrated expressions ranging from the flagship Highland Single Malt 'The Original' to complex, highly coveted releases like 'Signet' and the rare 'Cote De Nuits Wood Finish'.