Highland Single Malt Nectar D'Or Sauternes Cask Finish 4th Edition 12YO
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As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately upon release. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to fully appreciate its vibrant honeyed aromas and delicate spice before oxidation begins to mute its character.
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Pairs beautifully with tarte tatin or warm apple pastries, artisanal blue cheeses like Roquefort, and rich white chocolate desserts.
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Hailing from the rolling hills of Tain in the Scottish Highlands, Glenmorangie has been crafting single malt whisky since 1843, utilizing Scotland's tallest copper pot stills—which stand at the height of an adult giraffe—to produce an exceptionally elegant and delicate spirit. The 'Nectar D'Or' (meaning 'golden nectar') is a masterclass in wood finishing. This expression is first aged for ten years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks to establish its soft, fruity foundation, before undergoing a two-year extra-maturation in hand-selected Sauternes sweet wine casks from Bordeaux. This finishing process infuses the whisky with luscious layers of honey, ginger, lemon curd, and warm pastry, beautifully marrying Highland single malt complexity with the opulent sweetness of French botrytized wines.
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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'.