Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.
Tasting
How it drinks
Sight
Deep old gold with hints of polished mahogany; extraordinary viscosity from nearly five decades in cask. The oldest ever Mortlach distillery bottling
Nose
Initial burst of toffee, vanilla and creme fraiche. Stone fruit compote spiced with vanilla, ginger and cinnamon. Remarkably expressive and well-preserved for its age
Palate
Soft, ripe fruits — umeshu plums and peaches — balanced by firm tannins and a rich earthiness with just a little smoke. Intriguing sweet-and-sour interplay. The beast at its most refined and contemplative
Finish
Earthy and spicy finish with a touch of wood ash. Lingering tannins and stone fruit. Extraordinarily long, with the distillery's meaty backbone transformed into pure umami elegance
Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.
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