Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 30 years - 700ML Below_$10 tannins and hint of smoke

tannins and hint of smoke and toast from the oak barrel aging

a stewed note that prevails over the stringent characteristic of the fruit

but refined finish

dark chocolate shavings

Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 30 years - 700ML Below_$10 tannins and hint of smokeA rich, deep, dark whisky to savour slowly in the darker hours. Aged 30 years, finished through a three cask finish of bold provenance: refill American Oak & European Oak combined, split to finish in Bordeaux, Guatemalan Rum & Calvados seasoned casks then finally married in custom quarter casks. A splendid example of Mortlach, this has tell tale savoury meaty notes yet retains a freshness that is unusual for a whisky of this age. Charles MacLean