Cooper's Choice Mortlach 1990, Sherry Cask

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 49 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Butter. Shortbread. Palate Lots of flavour development. Slowly revealing layers of spiciness. Lemon zest. All spice. Ginger. Expressive, diverting. Finish Teasing waft of smokiness on the tongue. Comment Delicious, especially if you have a sweet tooth.

Dave Broom Nose Autumnal. Old leather, gun oil, dried flowers with a lift of raspberry. Rich, burnt/roasted meaty notes with treacle and light smoke. Palate Seems old. Truffles, smoke, Seville orange peel, antique shops, leather and a Sunday roast on the table. Finish Long and balanced. Comment The wood is ever present but it is working in harmony with the spirit – which has the depth of character to cope. At its peak.