Mortlach 1991-2006 - Dennis' Whisky Pages

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Mortlach

Whisky:	Mortlach 1991-2006
Age:	14 years
Type:	Single malt

Distilled:	10-05-1991
Bottled:	23-03-2006
Cask Type:	Hogshead
Cask #:	4161+4162
Bottle #:	673/751
Strength:	43%

Distillery:	Mortlach Distillery
Bottler:	Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky
Country:	Scotland: Speyside

Date:	05-05-2007
Nose:	Faint, sweaty feet, lychee's, slightly rancid, acetone, some wood.
Flavour:	Rancid, hard, some sour fruit which isn't ripe yet, thin, bitter, finishes more sweet.
Body:	Gives a chemically burning sensation, slightly oily, slightly dry, has a calm finish.
Comments:	Completely different from any other Mortlach we've tasted. Very original, but not everybody's cup of tea. The different opinions about this one resulted in a verdict which is a compromise.
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