* This review is for another independent bottling by Classic Cask, not the Hart Bros listed. This one is 11 years old. Come on Distiller- give your users the ability to create entries already... Speyside distillery Mortlach is heavily used in Johnnie Walker blends. I think it brings the lighter characteristics and helps balance out any offending or harsh flavors to a lot of their blends. This sample is an independent bottling from Classic Cask. It’s a youthful 11 years old and was bottled at 46%. The fact this malt is still light on just about every aspect shows just how easy drinking this stuff really is. It’s so pale in the glass it’s almost transparent with light lemon meringue pie notes on the nose. There’s weak vanilla and butterscotch here, too. Nothing overpowering, almost boring. The palate is buttery with some citrusy lemon that leads into fresh cut oak spirals. Little to no burn, even at 46%. I can see why JW uses this malt heavily. The finish is medium in length, oaky and somewhat dry. Don’t add water- hell, don’t even breathe heavily near the Glencairn. Thanks to Jason for providing this relatively expensive ($90) sample. It’s definitely not worth the price but it does make a nice and easy entry into a relaxed tasting session. 3 star, middle of the road rating, is perfect here. Cheers.