Name: Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Brand: Mortlach
Price: 100.71 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (1 reviews)

Question 1

What does Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is characterised by Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Old Wood notes. Mortlach's meaty, oily character deepens over 18 years in wood, from its August 1995 distillation through June 2014 maturation in a single hogshead. This Càrn Mòr bottling captures the distillery's muscular Speyside style in 258 rare casks.

Question 2

Is Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) has some sweetness (60/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is a challenging dram with and high ABV (53.5%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) costs £100.71 and is rated 4.0/5 by the community (1 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 53.5% ABV, Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The sweet, honeyed character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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

What is the community rating for Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is rated 4.0/5 on Neatly based on 1 community ratings. A strong, well-regarded expression.

Question 11

Is Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) similar to Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) and Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) costs £133.99 vs £100.71 for Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr).

Question 12

Is Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) costs £65.84 vs £100.71 for Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr).

Question 13

How does Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) compare to Famous Grouse Highland Decanter?

Accepted Answer

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) and Famous Grouse Highland Decanter are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 5306) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is sweet and approachable, while Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is known for Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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