Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11257) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Mortlach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £38.51
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- This single cask Mortlach, distilled in February 2008 and aged eight years in refill wood, was bottled by Douglas Laing in May 2016 as part of their Provenance range. Matured without fresh wood influence, it showcases the distillery's core character: rich orchard fruit, honeyed sweetness, and developing complexity. A limited-outturn expression suited to Speyside enthusiasts seeking understated elegance.
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Mortlach 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 11257) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is a 8-year-old single malt from Mortlach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — malt extract, vanilla, toasted, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
This single cask Mortlach, distilled in February 2008 and aged eight years in refill wood, was bottled by Douglas Laing in May 2016 as part of their Provenance range. Matured without fresh wood influence, it showcases the distillery's core character: rich orchard fruit, honeyed sweetness, and developing complexity. A limited-outturn expression suited to Speyside enthusiasts seeking understated elegance.
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