Description
Nose,Aromas: Fruity and spicy with initial notes of stewed dark fruits, orange zest, and dried apricots. This is layered with hints of clove, nutmeg, and subtle sherry sweetness from its cask influence.Underlying Notes: A gentle touch of leather, vanilla, and toasted oak.PalateTexture: Rich, creamy, and mouth-coating.Flavors: The sherry influence shines with dried figs, raisins, and a hint of dark chocolate. These mingle with malty sweetness, citrus peel, and spiced oak.Depth: Subtle smokiness and earthy undertones, characteristic of Mortlach’s distinctive distillation process (“2.81 times distilled”).Finish,Length: Long and warming.Flavors: A lingering interplay of spiced fruitcake, espresso, and a faint whisper of savory umami, often described as meaty or robust.
