Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi)
- Distillery
- Mortlach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.9%
- Age
- 38 years
- Price
- £779.5
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Tobacco, Leathery, Nutty, Dried Fruit
- Description
- An independent bottling from Adelphi of a 1987 Mortlach distilled in Speyside and aged 38 years in refill bourbon hogshead. Natural colour and non-chill-filtered, this rare cask yielded only 188 bottles at cask strength of 45.9% ABV.
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Mortlach 38 Year Old 1987 (cask 1594) - (Adelphi) is a 38-year-old single malt from Mortlach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 45.9% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, tobacco, leathery, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
An independent bottling from Adelphi of a 1987 Mortlach distilled in Speyside and aged 38 years in refill bourbon hogshead. Natural colour and non-chill-filtered, this rare cask yielded only 188 bottles at cask strength of 45.9% ABV.
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