Name: Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Brand: Mortlach
Price: 306.45 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts taste like?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is characterised by Malt Extract, Old Wood, Smokey, Nutty notes. Mortlach 23 Year Old, distilled in 1972 and bottled at cask strength as part of the Rare Malts range. This Speyside single malt represents a rare snapshot of 1970s distillation in its original 75cl format.

Question 2

Is Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is intensely smoky and peaty, scoring 80/100 on the smoke scale. Expect heavy peat, bonfires, and medicinal notes.

Question 3

Is Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts sweet?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts has some sweetness (40/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is a challenging dram with intense peat smoke and high ABV (59.4%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts costs £306.45 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 59.4% ABV, Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts pairs well with smoked salmon, oysters, dark chocolate, aged cheddar, and chargrilled meats. The smoky, peaty character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the complex peat smoke and full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts?

Accepted Answer

Serve Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts similar to Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts and Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish costs £334.62 vs £306.45 for Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts.

Question 11

Is Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts similar to Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts and Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) share a similar flavour profile (Malt Extract) and are in a similar price range. Caol Ila 17 Year Old 1997 Unpeated (Special Release 2015) costs £250 vs £306.45 for Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts.

Question 12

How does Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts compare to The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts and The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is bold and smoky, while The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish is known for Sherried, Vanilla, Honey notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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