Mortlach 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky "Distiller's Dram" 750 ml
(Speyside, Scotland) - [USC 98] [IWSC 94]

About the Whisky:
This single malt Scotch Whisky is inspired by the iconic and rewarding first bottling of the 16-year-old released in 1992. It has been matured in only Sherry casks to impart rich, fruity, and fragrant notes atop the beasty complexity synonymous with Mortlach.

Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Deep amber
Body: Robust and full, palate-coating.
Nose: Bold and complex. Stewed black orchard fruits with earthiness and spice.
Palate: Robust and full palate-coating texture. Leathery spiciness, notes of apricot and honey. Sweet and savory with a dark, full and rounded intensity.
Finish: Long and complex with surprising sweetness.

Awards/Reviews:

Master Distiller Of The Year - Intl Whisky Competition 2023

Platinum, Best Single Malt Scotch (13-19 Year) - LA Spirits Awards 2023

Double Platinum - Ascot Awards 2023

"This is a delightful, sophisticated whisky balanced by oak and angel food flavors with a playful side that I could hang with any time! Smooth and delicious."

Double Gold - SF World Spirits Competition 2023

Double Gold - SIP Awards 2023

98 Points, Chairman's Trophy, Top 100, Great Value - Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2023

"Dark aromas of stewed figs, brown butter, molasses, and gingerbread lead into a soft and complex dram that exudes sappy fruit of maple-poached quince, grilled orange, dates, and roasted pecans. A long, nutty finish will please lovers of Sherry cask-finished malt."

94 Points - Intl Wine & Spirits Competition 2022

"Sweetly smoky with aromatic apple blossom, honeysuckle and grainy notes developing. Confected cereal with honeyed, earthy sweetness. Heather-peat smoke and spiced apples with luxurious vanilla sauce."

91 Points, Editor's Choice - Whisky Advocate