Whisky Review: Glenmorangie 12 Nectar D'Or vs. Glenmorangie 18 yrs

I have just left a whisky tasting at my club hosted by whisky dawg George, and pictured above were the featured whiskies.  And, I feel compelled by the Holy Spirit of whisky to let you know my insight of the evening:  In a heads-up challenge between Glenmorangie 12 yrs Nectar D'Or vs. Glenmorangie 18yrs, the 12 comes out on top.  It was astounding!  I had noticed this before at other tastings and just thought I had drunk too many other malts, and so could not properly appreciate the 18.  I was mistaken.  My earlier excitement for the 12 over the 18 was correct.

I found the Glenmorangie 18 to have a consistent quinine/tonic water finish that just put me off a little.  The price is fiercely expensive and so I expect near perfection.  Where I live it is $157 a bottle.

Meanwhile, in saunters the Glenmorangie 12 year old that was finished in Sauternes casks, and it is a total delight for less than half the price of the 18.


Cheers!



Jason Debly