ABV 43.4%
Spirited, complex, delightful.
Bethany Whymark
Mortlach
Brand
Diageo
Bottler
16 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
16
Age (Years)
43.4%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Cox apple, lemon zest, toffee, and hazelnut. Cinnamon-dusted French toast. A touch of grassy spice, thyme-infused caramel, corn kernels, and coconut oil. Bitter orange marmalade. Ginger cake and milk chocolate.
Palate: Medium-bodied, silky. Corn bread, coconut oil, hard toffees, and hazelnut latte. Chocolate-covered raisin and malted milk balls. Freshly ground black pepper. Lemony citrus and strawberry coulis.
Finish: Long and spicy, with black pepper and toffee.
Comment: Spirited, complex, delightful.
Score: 8.3
Taster
Nose: Cumin, curry leaf, coriander seed, dried lemon, toffee, and distillery mill room. Snickers bar (milk chocolate, nougat, peanut). Battered chicken. Star anise and clove. Wholemeal waffle.
Palate: Medium-light. The spicy nose belies a somewhat more conventional palate. Bramble jam, apple fritter, and caramelised pears. Nougat with salted pistachio. There’s still savoury meatiness.
Finish: Medium-long, on turmeric and almond cake.
Comment: Someone’s ordered takeaway to the production floor.
Score: 8.2
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