Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled by: Douglas Laing 70cl / 48.4%
Lovely to see a refill hogshead of Mortlach, especially from an indie bottler of the calibre of Douglas Laing. (Refill)+(Top Distillery)+(Douglas Laing) = Quality.
This 12 year old Mortlach from the 2008 vintage was bottled in 2020 for the Old Particular series at 48.4%, which is not dissimilar to 85 proof in the old money. As it's Mortlach we'd expect a gutsy, earthy spirit with some sweetness and spice notes.
Attributes
| Distillery/Brand |
Mortlach |
| Bottler |
Douglas Laing |
| Series |
Old Particular |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
| Distilled Year | 2008 |
| Bottling Year | 2020 |
| Age | 12 |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Bottles Produced | 304 |
| Cask Number | DL14562 |
| Cask Type | Refill Hogshead |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 48.4% |
| Pre-Owned | No |
Tasting Notes
Nose: Unsullied and fresh being gently spiced, dulcet with barley sugar backdrop.
Palate: Mixed spices show early, warming to chocolate, ginger, mint and gristy malt.
Finish: A selection of spices show through, all really sweet, combined with moist barley.