Cooper's Choice Mortlach 10 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 15 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fruity. Lemon curd. Sweet limes. Grassy notes. Fragrant smokiness emerges. Palate Smooth. Light toastiness. Cookie-like maltiness. Restrained sweetness. Nectar-like. Finish Delicate balance of firm, rounded dryness. Clean, appetising smokiness. Heathery. Comment A good bottling of this lovely malt. Mortlach has such complexity that I find new aromas and flavours every time I raise the glass.

Jim Murray Nose Vaguely sulphury but enough sweet maltiness and delicate smoke to make for a winning aroma. Palate Highly spiced and warming, then a rich vein of sweet sherry and coffee makes for a superb middle. Finish Loads of grapey notes with firm oaky depth. Fantastic bittersweet balance. Comment A superb single cask boasting outstanding complexity. Marked down only by a slightly blemished nose.