Vigorous, vibrant and vital, the subtle influence of the finely balanced finishing casks helps show a side of Mortlach never before encountered that is deeply fruity and richly rewarding.

Appearance: Deep gold, with good beading and slow running, thick legs.
Nose: Mild and fresh overall, with fruity top notes of ripe melon
and pear that suggest boiled sweets dusted with icing sugar, then fruit pastilles and jellies. Savoury hints of leather and spice underpin the fruit. A drop of water dries the effect yet retains the overall fruitiness while introducing notes of almond and pencil shavings.
Body: Medium to full.
Palate: Rich, thick and smoothly mouth-filling in texture, with a deep, fruity and rich taste that is at once sweet and gently savoury. Lively throughout, it has an appealing dry spiciness. A dash of water softens it and brings up the sweet fruity note, which is now richer still.

Finish: Long, dry, spicy and warm of heart, with a lingering
sweet-savoury intensity and a fruity aftertaste that is lightly
mouth-cooling. More savoury character emerges if a drop of water is added.