Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 2977) - Mackillop's Choice
- Distillery
- Mortlach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.2%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £305
- Tasting notes
- Toasted, Dried Fruit, Honey, Smokey, Old Wood
- Description
- This Mortlach spent two decades in a single cask before Douglas Laing released it at cask strength 50.2% ABV in September 2017. The 20-year maturation from March 1997 allows the spirit to develop the rich, oily character Mortlach is known for, with deep cask influence and weighty presence on the palate. A limited outturn of 194 bottles makes this a serious find for those seeking well-aged Speyside complexity.
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Mortlach 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 2977) - Mackillop's Choice is a 20-year-old single malt from Mortlach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50.2% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — toasted, dried fruit, honey, smokey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This Mortlach spent two decades in a single cask before Douglas Laing released it at cask strength 50.2% ABV in September 2017. The 20-year maturation from March 1997 allows the spirit to develop the rich, oily character Mortlach is known for, with deep cask influence and weighty presence on the palate. A limited outturn of 194 bottles makes this a serious find for those seeking well-aged Speyside complexity.
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