Mortlach 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 10774) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Mortlach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.8%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £275
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Toasted, Sherried
- Description
- Distilled in April 1989 and aged 26 years in a single refill hogshead, this Mortlach was bottled by Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular series in June 2015 with 270 bottles. At over a quarter-century old, this Speyside classic demonstrates how Mortlach's oily, meaty character deepens and refines through extended maturation.
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Mortlach 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 10774) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 26-year-old single malt from Mortlach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 57.8% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, dried fruit, chocolate, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in April 1989 and aged 26 years in a single refill hogshead, this Mortlach was bottled by Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular series in June 2015 with 270 bottles. At over a quarter-century old, this Speyside classic demonstrates how Mortlach's oily, meaty character deepens and refines through extended maturation.
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