Product Description

The whisky is aged 14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, followed by a 2-year finishing period in a combination of sweet white wine casks:

• Sauternes & Monbazillac (France): Brioche and baked apple notes

• Moscatel (Spain): Syrupy, dessert-like sweetness

• Tokaji (Hungary): White chocolate and honeycomb flavours

Style/Type

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Company/Producer

Glenmorangie Distillery

Stated Age

16 Years

ABV

46% (Non-chill filtered)

Available Sizes

700ml/750ml

Label

The Nectar 16 Year Old

Market Positioning

A premium Highland dessert-style single malt in Kolkata and select Indian cities, designed for after-dinner enjoyment and collectors of sweet-finished whiskies.

Distillery Location

Highlands, Scotland

Aged Period/Cask

• 14 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks

• 2 years in Sauternes & Monbazillac, Moscatel, and Tokaji wine casks

Awards

Gold at the 2024 International Spirits Challenge and Platinum at the 2025 ASCOT Awards

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Brioche, baked apricot, vanilla pudding, toasted almonds.

• Palate: Honeycomb, orange syrup, lemon zest, nutmeg, star anise.

• Finish: Long and lingering; lemon rind, baking bread, touch of honeycomb.

• Balance/Complexity: Dessert-like sweetness with subtle spice; layered and rich.

Glenmorangie The Nectar 16 Year Old price in Kolkata

Signature Recipes/Serves

• Neat: Room temperature to allow pastry-shop aromas to bloom.

• The “Bloom”: Add a few drops of water to release candy sweetness and herbal notes like sage and basil.

• Dessert Pairing: Alternative to brandy, paired with almond pastries or white chocolate.

• Ginger Lemon Mule: 50ml whisky, 20ml lemon juice, 20ml ginger syrup, 2 dashes bitters; topped with soda.

FAQs

What is unique about The Nectar 16?
It uses a four-cask dessert-style finish (Sauternes, Monbazillac, Moscatel, Tokaji) for complex sweet and pastry-like notes.

How does it differ from The Lasanta 12?
The Lasanta uses Oloroso and PX Sherry for spice and sweetness, while The Nectar 16 incorporates multiple sweet wine casks for a richer dessert profile.

Is it suited for neat consumption?
Yes, best at room temperature; a few drops of water can enhance aromas.

How much does it cost in India?
Approximately ₹10,395 Duty Free (Delhi), ₹9,010 Duty Free (Bengaluru), ₹11,000–₹13,000 retail depending on state.

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