Blackadder Mortlach 1989

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 18 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Leafy. Green. Slightly spirity. Palate Nutty. Chewy. Mint humbugs. Finish Minty. Fragrant. Smoky oaky. Comment Enjoyable, with an appropriate touch of earthy rawness, but not as statuesque as this elegant whisky can be.

Dave Broom Nose Typical Mortlach meatiness with soft ripe banana, bourbon creams, burnt toffee and smoke. In time a sulphury note and some mustiness. Palate Starts lightly honeyed then deepens into those roasting tin/meat reduction flavours with a peaty drive. Wood is slightly abrasive. Finish Hot, chewy then smoke. Comment Considerably less concentrated than other Mortlachs on the market.