MORTLACH SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY SPECIAL RELEASE 2023

MORTLACH SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY SPECIAL RELEASE 2023

Natural cask strength, part of Diageo's Special Releases. Although this is a non-aged described bottling, this is well-aged and finished in ex-Kanosuke Japanese whisky and Pinot Noir Casks. A whisky with sharp umami cutting through the sweetness like Katana's Edge.

Mortlach is famed for its sweet yet savoury taste, defiantly rare among Speyside malts. Moved by this contrasting spark of umami, the distillery's malt master drew inspiration from the flavours of Japan, and finished part of this stunning expression in ex-Kanosuke Japanese Whisky casks. To add balance to the sweetness, ex-pinot noir casks were used to finish the remaining part of the whisky.

A striking golden gleam introduces sweet, alluring aromas of ripe melon and pear. On the palate, drily spiced savoury flavours cut through a scintillating sweetness. These contrasting notes entwine, to create a brilliant umami-rich depth of taste that lingers in the long, enticing and spicy finish. The result is a sweet-savoury intensity as deep and complex as the mark of the mighty katana.