Angels Nectar – here’s to heavenly!
Angels on a White Background
I feel like an extra lucky pre-Easter bunny today and it’s not because I’ve gotten hold of some gold covered chocolate animals.
No, it’s because I recently received a sample of Angels’ Nectar, a new Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, inspired by the Angels’ Share, which has been launched by Robert Ransom.
An unknown fact (to me) and one that you can use to impress your workmates is that at any one time, there are an estimated twenty million casks maturing across Scotland!
In addition, they are all being exposed to what is affectionately called “the Angels’ Share”, the evaporation from casks that occurs during maturation.
The Angels take their pick; enjoying some casks more than others, whilst hard working distillers watch their efforts disappear.
The Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is a re-creation of the Angels’ Share, bottled for whisky drinkers to savour.
Carefully created from a selection of Speyside and Highland malt whiskies, Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is unusually bottled at natural colour.
The label for this new whisky brand features a striking fractal design, with an Angel shaped ethereal mist, within which, a series of Angels can be seen enjoying their share.
The Angels’ Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky has been released by Highfern Ltd, a new drinks business founded by Robert Ransom.
Commenting on the release Robert said; “I have worked in the whisky trade for ten years, and during that time I have enjoyed giving many distillery tours and tastings.
Early on I noticed any mention of the Angels’ Share always made guests smile. The seed was sown; What if one could bottle the Angels’ Share? It would be the ultimate Blended Malt, and Angels’ Nectar is Highfern’s attempt to do just that.”
So, what did I think?
Here are my tasting notes …
Tasting Notes – Angels Nectar Blended Malt Scotch Whisky ( 40% )
As stated, the whisky is bottled at natural colour so expect a very pale dram indeed!
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Nose: Citrus and fruit abound with a little wood. A hint of vanilla and sugar tops it off. Palate: A dram that is light on the tongue with sweet sugary fruits and a zingy lemon tang. Finish: Quite a short finish, the sweetness is complemented with a little grapefruit creating a dry tanin mouthfeel. This is blended with a gentle tobacco and spice finish. Overall: An excellent, easy drinking blended malt. Light and easy on the palate and very much suitable for drinking at any time of the day. |
A blended malt that will appeal to most palates without putting off those who prefer more ‘robust’ flavours. A lovely concept and one which I am happy to support. In short, those Angels will be sad not to get their hands on this fine dram!
Many thanks to Robert and the team at Angels Nectar for sending the samples!
You can also catch up with them on Twitter (@angelsnectar) & Facebook: (angelsnectarwhisky)
Angels Nectar is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-
- Master of Malt
- The Green Welly Stop
- Robertsons of Pitlochry and the Speyside Heather Centre.
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