Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice
- Distillery
- Mortlach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.6%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £208.33
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Toasted, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Mortlach's 1991 vintage, bottled after 23 years in a single sherry cask by Mackillop's Choice, showcases the distillery's natural affinity for heavy sherry influence that defined its classic Flora & Fauna release. The 610-bottle outturn from January 2015 captures mature, wine-forward Speyside character.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Mortlach 23 Year Old 1991 (cask 5887) - Mackillop's Choice is a 23-year-old single malt from Mortlach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 56.6% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, toasted, dried fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Mortlach's 1991 vintage, bottled after 23 years in a single sherry cask by Mackillop's Choice, showcases the distillery's natural affinity for heavy sherry influence that defined its classic Flora & Fauna release. The 610-bottle outturn from January 2015 captures mature, wine-forward Speyside character.
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