Mortlach / 16 Years Old - Whisky Magazine

Mortlach

16 Years Old

ABV 43%
REVIEWED Issue 28

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Specifications

Brand: Mortlach
Expression: 16 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 16 years old
ABV: 43%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Flowery. A suggestion of peppermint. Black chocolate? Mint crisp?
Palate: Memorable for its challenging complexity and subtlety. Flavours beautifully combined. A touch of sherry. Dances on the tongue.
Finish: Smooth, dry smokiness. Very long.
Comment: A great malt that is enigmatic and sometimes seems reclusive.

8.3

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Huge, meaty (Bovril, roasting tin, oxtail soup) treacle, singed, hint of smoke. Massive concentration.
Palate: Robust and powerful with an almost earthy power. A massive grumbly malt which might not have the complexity of others in its weight division but which delivers a mighty punch.
Finish: Long.
Comment: Tell me this and Knockando share similar characteristics. A single Speyside style? I think not.

7.8

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