Mortlach 1936 / 35 Year Old / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Mortlach
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £4500
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Tobacco, Leathery, Sherried
- Description
- Mortlach's 1936 vintage, distilled in Scotland's pre-war distilling era and bottled in the early 1970s by Gordon & MacPhail, offers a glimpse of Speyside character from a now-closed distillery. At 35 years of maturation in wood, the spirit has developed deep amber colour, oxidative complexity, and the graceful integration of age that marks successful long-term ageing. The exact flavour profile of individual casks from this era varies, but expect dried fruit, leather, and polished wood notes throughout. A collector's piece best approached with reverence and minimal dilution.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Mortlach 1936 / 35 Year Old / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Whisky is a from Mortlach (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — old wood, tobacco, leathery, sherried. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Mortlach's 1936 vintage, distilled in Scotland's pre-war distilling era and bottled in the early 1970s by Gordon & MacPhail, offers a glimpse of Speyside character from a now-closed distillery. At 35 years of maturation in wood, the spirit has developed deep amber colour, oxidative complexity, and the graceful integration of age that marks successful long-term ageing. The exact flavour profile of individual casks from this era varies, but expect dried fruit, leather, and polished wood notes throughout. A collector's piece best approached with reverence and minimal dilution.
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