Mortlach - 2020 Special Release 1999 21 year old Whisky
70cl | 56.9%
Distillery | Mortlach |
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Series / Description | 2020 Special Release |
Vintage | 1999 |
Year Bottled | 2020 |
Age | 21 year old |
Alcohol ABV | 56.9 % |
Cask Strength | Yes |
Cask Wood Type | Pedro Ximenez & Oloroso Seasoned |
Single Cask | No |
Number Bottled | 7692 |
Packaging | Original Box |
Bottler | Distillery |
Country of Origin | Scotland |
Stopper | Cork |
Bottle Type | Standard |
Bottle Size | 70cl |
Neck Level | Full Level |
HTFW Cat. No. | LP12496 |
Product Description
This Mortlach was matured for rich distillery character in small batches then carefully finished in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso-seasoned casks to build yet more levels of aroma and taste. At once smooth, sweet and savoury, the many-layered outcome mirrors the complexity of the mysterious Mortlach 2.81 distillation itself.
Called the “The Beast of Dufftown” for its robust, meaty nature, little known Mortlach may be the best kept secret in Scotch. Bold flavours are the mark of this special breed, distinguishing it as the monarch of its glen as surely as the bellow of a mature red deer stag.
The aromas run deep, swirling with dark dried fruits and savoury, meaty notes. The texture is super smooth, the intense taste is sweet with rich fruit and cured ham, building to a lingering spicy dryness. Long and impressive, the finish truly emphasizes this harmony of sweetness and spice, leaving the palate dry in a glorious afterglow.
A rare release with very limited availability of 7,692 bottles worldwide.