Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 5884) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Mortlach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Nutty, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Tobacco
- Description
- This 1991 Mortlach matured for two decades in a single sherry butt, developing the rich, dried-fruit complexity that long-term oloroso contact imparts. Bottled by First Cask at 46% ABV, it captures Speyside character shaped entirely by sherry wood.
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Mortlach 20 Year Old 1991 (cask 5884) - First Cask is a 20-year-old single malt from Mortlach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, nutty, dried fruit, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1991 Mortlach matured for two decades in a single sherry butt, developing the rich, dried-fruit complexity that long-term oloroso contact imparts. Bottled by First Cask at 46% ABV, it captures Speyside character shaped entirely by sherry wood.
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