
10 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- Mortlach
- Age
- 17 years
- ABV
- 54.6%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Mortlach
- Distillation Year
- 30.07.1996
- Bottling Year
- 16.01.2014
- Cask Types
- Hogshead
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Crackin’ dram, like a hug off a coastal cliff. Nose is pure toffy 🍬 wi’ a salty sea smack 🌊, then a wee hit o’ iodine n’ redcurrant sharpness. Palate’s got that leeky green bite, loud an’ proud — plus garlick-y warmth, nutmeg, an’ a metal tang, almost iron-filings. Finishes oily, herb’d, wi’ leather an’ a phantom meatiness that’s oddly lush. Bloody weird, but I’m grinning 😂👌
Right, so this one’s a bit of a journey, innit? Starts off with a proper smoky peat hit, but it’s not harsh – more like a bonfire from a distance. Definately get some honey and vanilla sweetness coming through later, makes it smooth. There’s a tangy fruitiness too, maybe baked apple? And a warm, spicy finish that lingers. The nuttyness adds a nice depth. Goes down easy with a hint of cinnamon. 🥃👍 Quite the character!
Wow, this one's a real treat! 🥃 Smells like honey 🍊 and a bit of citrus. Tastes kinda smoky 🔥 with some oak and vanilla. 🌿 The finish is long, with a nice bit of spice. 🌶️ Reminds me of a warm fireplace on a rainy day. Dam, that's good. 😊
Well, mate, this whisky's got a right proper nosse on it. Starts with a smoky whiff, kina like a bonfire, then you get these fruity nots, apples and pears, mabye a bit of citrus. 🍎🍐 On the palate, it's smoth with a kick of spice, ginger or cinammon, and ends with a warm, oaky finsh. Really comforting, innit? 🔥 Could do with a drop of water to open up the flavours, but neat's fine too. Chears! 🥃
Ooh, this one's proper warming, innit? 🥃 First sip, you get that lovely honey and vanilla sweetness, maybe some stewed apples? Then... oof, a proper wave of oak and gentle spice comes through. Cinnamon, maybe a touch of nutmeg? The finish is gorgeous. Long and smooth, with a hint of smoke 🌫️ and something nutty, like toasted almonds. Just coats the mouth beautifully. It's a proper winter dram, this. Something to savour by the fire 🔥. Really lovely lingering warmth. *slight hiccup* Yeah, this is a winner. 👍
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