Mortlach 16 Year "Distiller's Dram"

Initially the nose shows a very caressing wax and wood soul, accompanied by sour cherry and pear. Clear presence of malt, together with leather, caramel and a touch of orange. A sweet profile diluted by a slightly rough side. In the mouth it is warm and enveloping, fruity (red fruits, peach, pear) and waxy, with still a strong presence of malt and wood. Orange zest, a light pinch of spices (cardamom, cinnamon), pistachios, all very harmonious and balanced. Pistachio, malt, wood and orange finish, which remains to fill the palate for a long time. Well balanced and harmonious flavors and aromas, where the bursting sweetness of the sherry is tamed by less accommodating tones without screeching and without clamor, succeeding where many have failed.

Finally opened another one. This expression of Mortlach is sweet and in the nose there’s sherry, species and something that I cannot make out, but it pulls me to it. The palate, more sherry and citric, a nice warmth on the finish. Overall, I liked this expression very much. Very traditional.

A much milder and less impressive nose compared to what it is to come. Hints of Sherry, spice and that signature meaty/sulphuric Mortlach character. In mouth comes in waves. Sweet and oak spiciness/bitterness first. Growing in mouth with a lovely oil character and expanding with layers of spice, depth of toffee and Sherry sweetness. Very long spicy warm and round finish. Solid whisky.

Sweet almost like a brandy.