Glenmorangie Nectar D'or 12 Year

I’ve tried to like this on several occasions but I just can’t get into it. My folks are wine people, but they’ve been thoughtful and stocked some bourbon and single malt at their house for when I come to visit. A friend of my father’s recommended this one to him, but he doesn’t drink it, and it just isn’t to my liking (to be fair I’ve been frequenting the Talisker and cask strength bourbon lately). The nose is light and fruity. Classic Glenmo with some extra peaches and cream. Not unpleasant in the least. Palate is light and malty, with a concentrated burst of sweetness reminiscent of the Italian desert wines my family drinks at special celebrations. The finish is where this one fails for me. It’s somehow both overly sweet and overly tannic at the same time, which smacks of poor casks (as Ralfy would say). With Glenmo’s huge output, it could be that this batch just ran afoul of some poor barrel quality. I can see how this appeals to some folks, but as is common in whisky reviews, we all have our preferences, and this one just doesn’t do it for me. Cheers!

Very smooth