This is a record of a bottle the site operator bought and tasted personally. Aroma and flavour notes reflect one person's senses and preferences, and the same whisky can taste different depending on the batch, how long the bottle has been open, the glass and the setting. The score is the operator's own on a 100-point scale.
The basics
- Whisky: Glenmorangie The Nectar 16 Years Old (Highland single malt Scotch whisky)
- Strength: 46% (as stated on the label)
- Maturation: 16 years in bourbon and sweet white wine casks (as stated on the label)
- Bought: purchased personally at a liquor shop in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, for 115,000 won
Reading the label
| On the label | What it means |
|---|---|
| The Nectar | The name of the whisky |
| 16 Years Aged in Bourbon & Sweet White Wine Casks | Matured for 16 years in bourbon and sweet white wine casks |
| Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | A single malt from one distillery in the Scottish Highlands |
| 70cl · 46% vol | 700ml bottle at 46% ABV |
| Sweet and dessert-like, with notes of baking brioche, orange syrup, honeycomb, vanilla and nutmeg | The distillery's own flavour description printed on the label |
| Distilled in Scotland Since 1843 | Distilled in Scotland since 1843 |
What it is
According to Glenmorangie, whisky aged for 14 years in bourbon casks was selected and then finished for two more years in sweet white wine casks: Sauternes and Monbazillac casks from France, Moscatel casks from Spain and Tokaji casks from Hungary. The distillery says the Sauternes and Monbazillac casks bring pastry and brioche notes, the Moscatel casks syrupy dessert-like sweetness, and the Tokaji casks white chocolate, almond and honeycomb.
Nose
Vanilla, stone fruit, apple pie, a silky texture
Palate
Baked fruit, spice, tropical fruit, butter cookies, citrus, honey, vanilla
Finish
Nutty butter cookies and fruit that linger for a moderate length
Impressions
A 16-year-old single malt for a little over 100,000 won feels like good value. The nose opens with soft dessert notes, and on the palate there is a layered sweetness, perhaps from the several dessert wine casks used. Right after opening, though, the spice stood out a little, which was a slight disappointment. I liked the sweet, nutty butter-cookie character. It is an easy whisky to enjoy every day.
Score
86 / 100