Mortlach 21 Year is one of eight single malt Scotch whiskies in Diageo's 2020 Special Release Collection. Crafted by master blender Dr. Craig Wilson, the theme for this year's collection is "Rare by Nature." Mortlach 21 Year finishes its maturation in oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry seasoned casks. It is bottled at a natural cask strength of 56.9% ABV. Availability is limited to 7,692 bottles in the US, Europe, Canada, Australia, South Africa, select Asian markets and airport duty free in late fall 2020.
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A pretty straightforward sherry cask whisky, but a satisfying one nonetheless. The tangy, blood orange flavors are bold and go down easy at the bottled strength, and there’s a hint of the Mortlach meatiness on the nose. That said, you’d be mad to buy this when you can get the much better Mortlach 25 from G&M for half the price or less.
Nose: 4/5 rubber, lemon orange, dirt Palate: 4.25/5 sweet, coca, chocolate but ain’t bitter, oak, malty Finish: 4/5 was pretty full Adding water gives more earth and coca
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