Taster

Nose: Sweet nuttiness. Almonds. Fresh figs.

Palate: Slow start. Heavy footed. Black treacle.

Finish: Crisp. Ginger biscuits.

Comment: Mortlach is usually a supple, muscular malt. At ten years, this already seems a trifle tired.

Score: 7.5

Taster

Nose: Some sweetness. A BIG nose: brambles and summer fruits, loganberry, roast chestnut, chocolate, treacle toffee, Lea and Perrins, smoke.

Palate: Rich with good depth of flavour. That treacle toffee again alongside roasted nuts. Stewed tea.

Finish: Hedgerow fruits.

Comment: The Port gives a sweetness you don't usually encounter in Mortlach. This has balance.

Score: 7.8