A much needed pour to start my late Friday. Need a soother [and catching up on the backlog of samples] finds me pouring this particular scotch courtesy of @Telex. Note: This is for the 11 year old Mortlach from Classic Cask, not the 15 year G&M. A few inhales pulls in melon, pears and apples with a touch of butterscotch sweetness. Opening more, fresh baked bread and lemon zest, though light, is detectable. Rubbing alcohol encases all the fruity sweetness. All the aromas are light and diffused. The arrival is spicy white pepper hot. A glimpse of pineapple tropical with some lemon zest, vanilla. Loaded with flavors, this one is not. The finish is bitter of lemon and ginger. Oaky and spicy that is woody dry. This is a unremarkable with no real memorable qualities. It’s boring and bland. Though not terrible, it’s completely sippable and, if nothing else was around, a second pour would be denied. [82:100][Tasted: 4/20/18]