Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
- Distillery
- Mortlach
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.5%
- Age
- 24 years
- Price
- £140
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Leathery, Tobacco, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Mortlach's 1991 vintage spent 24 years in oak before Signatory bottled it at natural cask strength in 2015, yielding 587 bottles of concentrated Speyside character. The long maturation has built rich Christmas cake spice, dark dried fruit, and polished leather notes alongside subtle smoke and maritime salt. The texture is full and slightly viscous, with a finish that unfolds gradually, revealing layers of wood tannin and developing warmth. This is a serious dram for those with patience and an appreciation for mature Speyside spirit.
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Mortlach 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 4240) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is a 24-year-old single malt from Mortlach (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 55.5% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, sherried, leathery, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Mortlach's 1991 vintage spent 24 years in oak before Signatory bottled it at natural cask strength in 2015, yielding 587 bottles of concentrated Speyside character. The long maturation has built rich Christmas cake spice, dark dried fruit, and polished leather notes alongside subtle smoke and maritime salt. The texture is full and slightly viscous, with a finish that unfolds gradually, revealing layers of wood tannin and developing warmth. This is a serious dram for those with patience and an appreciation for mature Speyside spirit.
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