Mortlach Rare Old

Quite rough and little discernible flavour. Doesn't live up to the branding.

8th September 2016

Fantastic!

28th May 2016

I had the privilege of being invited to the launch of Mortlach in Malta. The 10 year old was quite interesting good balance nice little bit of spice in the background.
The 25 year old was delicious, nice sherry notes with the typical Speyside fruitiness very enjoyable.
I wish I could afford a bottle. At least having the chance to taste it was special.

18th January 2016

This whisky is more beautiful than the bottle it comes in (which is 750ml standard size for scotch bottles).Tastes like dark fruits with a long creamy slightly smoky/oaky finish. Very elegant and incredibly smooth a new favorite. The Sugarbear

27th December 2015

Better than I thought it would be, but the size of the bottle and the price kinda takes the piss. Not happy with you diageo.

11th September 2015

Though it is a very nice, almost sweet whiskey with a smooth finish I thought it a bit overpriced at $149US. The sherry finish was a nice touch and I found it quite easy to drink. After trying the first bottle, I hurried out to get two more, as this will be a nice addition to my array of single malts!

19th August 2015

Nice hints of sherry without dominating the overall flavour, slightly spicy and caramelized, very clean and smooth taste. A classic, mild Speyside whisky.

18th August 2015

After the first tasting and a following drink or two, I get a taste like Oban 14 with a little Balvenie Doublewood 12.

5th June 2015

A bit youngish - not up to standard

18th February 2015

has everything i appreciate from the speyside style, its rich and fruity, just rolls of the tounge leaving the sherry notes for you to savor, well done!

22nd December 2014

Has everything of that sweet and fruity Speyside style that i like, the sherry notes comes through in the finish and lingers pleasantly for a while. It feels very round and smooth, wonder how the older releases tastes with this being a no-age statement. Well done!

21st December 2014

What a treat. I've been a big fan of independently bottled Mortlach in the past and this now right up there not just in terms of Mortlach but whisky as a whole. Aligned with a hugely expressive nose and concentration to die for this is just so so complex. Every sniff and taste unlocks new aromas and flavours. It opens up with lots of nutty, spicy notes with sweet cinnamon and orange marmalade. Toffee ice cream and toasty notes follow through on the palate, with damson fruit and a little smoky oak. Where this is just so clever is that there are real hi-lights of citrus fruit and floral notes through the mid weight aromas and finishing with some of the deeper richer notes. All in all it's a pretty complete whisky. I see no weakness here - it is just sensational.

21st December 2014

A very smooth pudding of a whisky. The nose has pine, lavender, vanilla, and toffee. Palate is spicy with cinnamon and clove moving to sweet creme brûlée with blackberry compote. The finish has bold pepper and nigella at first and a creamy nutmeg and soft sweetness at the end. Really excellent

21st December 2014

I keep a list of whiskys that I have yet to try and I finally got this. I was very impressed by the bottle design and the box they packed it in. none like it. even the opening is bigger than others with a meaty cork on. really made opening it especially delightful.
I admit that I am not sure of the age, but I have to say, it tasted quite mature. i have had Macallan 18 and Balvenie 21 and the palate is almost as crisp. poured it neat and it is a bit sweet but still complex. there is a hint of honey, little nutty, but the finish has complexity. the nose was quiet delightful. at 80 dollar US I think this is a bargain.

21st December 2014