The Mortlach Rare Old 43.4% 500ml is the entry-level bottle in the new premium 'Rare Old' series from the historic Mortlach distillery, founded in 1823 in Dufftown, Speyside. This exquisite whisky pays tribute to George Cowie, a civil engineer, with its bottle design inspired by Victorian engineering designs. The Rare Old expression is matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, resulting in a depth of flavor with fruity notes of ripe plum, red berry, and peach, backed by a complex nutty dryness and a toffee-rich sweetness. This 500ml bottling is bright amber in color and brings a unique and well-balanced taste, making it a great choice for any whisky enthusiast.
For those looking for something even more special, Mortlach also offers the 25 Year Old expression, matured in refill American oak casks for a quarter of a century. This 50cl bottling boasts a beautiful nose of vanilla and pineapple, followed by a deep and rich palate of dark chocolate, spices, and dried fruit. A true gem for any serious whisky collector.
The first official bottle of Mortlach to leave the market since Flora & Fauna 16 years old, the Mortlach Rare Old features a nose of used leather shoe, malt, vanilla, toffee, orange peel, and ripe currants. Its taste is softly round and compact with a sweet nature, and it has a finish that turns bitter towards the end, with a short and bitter conclusion.
The Mortlach Rare Old is unique due to its maturation in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, providing a complex flavor profile with fruity, nutty, and toffee-rich notes. The bottle design inspired by Victorian engineering also adds a distinctive touch.
The main flavor notes include ripe plum, red berry, peach, nutty dryness, and toffee-rich sweetness.
Yes, Mortlach Rare Old is an excellent choice for whisky collectors due to its unique flavor profile, historic significance, and limited availability as part of the premium 'Rare Old' series.
Used leather shoe, malt, vanilla, toffee, orange peel, ripe currants
Softly round, compact, sweet, fruity notes of ripe plum, red berry, and peach, nutty dryness, toffee-rich sweetness
Turns bitter towards the end, short, bitter
The Mortlach Rare Old offers a robust and complex sensory experience. Its well-balanced combination of fruity sweetness, nutty dryness, and a brief yet bitter finish makes it a captivating choice for both new enthusiasts and seasoned collectors.
As a whisky connoisseur, I find the Mortlach Rare Old 43.4% 500ml to be an exceptional entry-level offering from this historic distillery. The harmonious blend of bourbon and sherry cask influences creates a rich tapestry of flavors, from fruity and sweet to dry and nutty. The Victorian-inspired bottle design adds a touch of elegance, making this whisky not just a delight for the palate but also a beautiful addition to any collection. Its unique characteristics and heritage truly make it a standout choice.
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