Mortlach 15 Year Old

I had popped into the St George's Distillery in Norfolk on the off chance of picking up another bottle of their chapter 6 to send to my friend in Japan.

The cupboard was bare and following my policy of never leaving a whisky establishment without buying a bottle this 15 year old Mortlach found a new home.

I love Macallan and Glenfarclas and was therefore very excited about trying my first Mortlach.

The nose is a delight with orange peel and fresh tomatoes hitting my nostrils before a hint of leather and then that gorgeous sherry kicked in.

The taste is all sweetness with rich sherry and golden syrup followed by a hint of spice.

The spicy note continues on the finish with a little smokiness in the background.

I would certainly recommend this very well priced speysider particular to those that like their sherried malts.

Another trip to St George's beckons (and not for the chapter 6!)

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