Mortlach 12 YO (Old Particular)

Mortlach 12 YO (Old Particular), 48.4 %

This is an expression from independent bottler Douglas Laing. The Mortlach 12 YO (Old Particular) was distilled in February 2008, matured in a refill hogshead (cask #DL13905), and bottled in March 2020.

A few bottles of the Mortlach 12 YO (Old Particular) go on sale in Norway on Monday at NOK 760 (12440302).

Nose: Meaty and rich on the nose. Big in character, as expected. Ginger and menthol. Some caramel. Fruity backdrop.

Taste: Rich, creamy and full bodied. Meaty and sweet. Big and sugary. Vanilla and light orchard fruits.

Finish: Medium to long finish. Sugary finish, with white pepper. Softly meaty - sausage water.

Comment: Meaty for sure, but a bit soft and domesticated as Mortlachs go.

Score 89/100

Sláinte!
- Thomas