Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 Exclusive Range

There is ample stock of independent Mortlach, to be sure. This Mortlach 2006 comes in the Exclusive Range by the Creative Whisky Company. It is only 8 years old.

The nose is creamy, almost fatty. The first thing my olfactory memory conjures up is a box full of butterscotch. Like those flat round Quality Street candy, remember? Vanilla custard. It is a bit of a search for fruit, but I do believe I get some lemon and gooseberries and a tiny bit of orange peel. The oak is obvious on the nose, but not in the least disturbing.

The body is quite light, but tasty. The fruit is a bit rounder and fuller now. Next to citrus I also get some mango and apricots. Good. The wood offers a touch of bitterness, creating a fine balance. Midpalate it gets a surprising candy-like quality, even mildly floral. Did not see that one coming.

The finish is surprisingly long, a bit smoky and bittersweet.

Nice, young Mortlach for those with a sweet tooth and fearless of a bit of wood. Around 45 EUR. Thanks, Imanuel.

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