In the nose I smell salmiak, maggi. Weakens later to more fruity. The taste is slightly bitter and spicy. Lingers for a long time.

Nose:- Warm, honey sweet with whiff of musky underneath. Fresh oak, vanilla and persistent aroma of nutmeg. Spices. Palate:- Full body, sweet freshness of nutmeg with sprinkles of
cinnamon spices. Not overpowering, quite well structure. A touch of
everything.

Finish:- Full and creamy entry, Thick wave of
warmth pepper and ginger rises from end of throat. Surely a dram for
cold day. Medium long.
— at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.

Nice whisky with a very pronounced sweetness and more oak flavor than expected. All in all OK, but nothing that stays in your memory longer ...

With Diageo about to dramtically raise the profile and availability of its
Mortlach single malt during the next few months (see December’s Whisky News)
this seems a good time to renew acquaintance with this distinctive Speysider.
The most easily obtained expression is this good value 15-year-old from Elgin’s
Gordon & MacPhail, matured in refill sherry casks. Sweet, malty and fruity
on the nose. Apricots, milk chocolate and icing sugar. Dates, glace cherries,
then peppery spices. Big notes of sweet, leathery sherry on the full palate,
with sultanas and cinnamon. Black pepper, liquorice and oak in the relatively
long, fruity and spicy finish.

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Mortlach 15 G & M "Distillery Labels"; 43% nose: do you know the Glendronach Platinum? This one could be his brother. A light and refreshing sherry fragrance. Citrus fruits. No alcohol noticeable. I would like that as a perfume for the hot summer;) The nose is really damn sweet. Reminiscent of overripe grapes and plums. If you give him some time, something gets drier. A slight spiciness is now heard. The initially prevailing freshness has now given way. Rather, the barrel may now have a say. The 15 years are really good. Even if my last Mortlach (21) can crown the whole thing;) Tongue: supple, oily, round. Sherry, light acid. Then the plums and raisins. Some lemon. A warm, sweet finish without any bitterness. Damn tasty. The second sip I taste a lot of caramel, divine :) https://www.facebook.com/NOSEingtime?ref=bookmarks

Mortlach 15 years, 43% alc.
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Region: Speyside, Scotland

Nose: sugar, slightly burnt caramel, sultanas. Oatmeal and somehow an earthy note, maybe freshly harvested root vegetables. In the overall impression but rather sweet and fruity, complex.

Palate: Mouth-filling, almost like syrup. Very sweet, liquid honey with light spice. Something orange, menthol or mint I think.

Finish: more spicy than nose and palate, very dry. Displaces the sweetness almost completely. Warming and very long.

Conclusion: He surprised me, complex with a clear development of sweet fruit to dry seasoning. I like it.

86/100 points (tasted 2014, ca. 60,00 €) posted on my facebook page: www.facebook.com/notesofwhisky

TASTING NOTE by G&M;

Colour: Dark golden.

WITHOUT WATER:

Nose: Initially sweet, fresh and fragrant with a distinct malty nose. Citrus

elements develop - fresh orange peel. Well rounded.

Palate: More subtle sweetness, hints of candied fruits. A rounded Sherry edge is

evident and some raisin and sultana notes emerge.

WITH WATER:

Nose: Malty and fresh on the nose with a subtle sweetness present, defined

Sherry influences and a hint of chocolate and orange linger in the

background.

Palate: Light and very delicate with a subtle malty edge, with a rounded Sherry

influence and a hint of vanilla also. Slightly mouth warming.

Body: Light to medium.

Finish: Long and delicate.

Cask Type(s): Refill Sherry casks

Whisky Style: Sweet and sherried.

Beautiful cherried whisky with interesting hints of truffle oil in finish. I really enjoyed this bottle.

Fruity aromas with delicate hints of smoke and vanilla that give it a playful

whole. The

character is nicely balanced and mild, the palette consists of oak with slight

sherry notes and hints of truffle oil.

Dark amber color, sweet sherry with marzipan. With 15 years ago some woody notes, which discreetly tickle the palate. A strong Mortlach with a long and warming finish. A sweet spicy "good night toffee".