.mortlach - 25yo

When we first tasted this at the Benelux introduction party, there was absolute silence in the room. This beauty has fully matured in ex-Bourbon casks for the full quarter of a century.

43.4% abv, €786*, single malt

Nose: sweet, marshmallows, spicy, cloves, black pepper, fruit, warm red apples, exotic fruit, mangos, pineapples, liquorice root

Palate: sweet, rich, fruit, warm apples, mangos, pineapples, liquorice, a hint of tobacco leaves

Finish: long, sweet, liquorice, spicy, cinnamon, allspice
Mark: ++++/+ 

Conclusion: Gorgeous. Really fantastic, but... there is no way in hell I am going to pay this kind of money, and most certainly not for a half litre bottle. 

*per 50cl