Gordon & MacPhail Mortlach 1938, 60 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 33 by Michael Jackson and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fragrant. Lightly smoky. Oaky. Slightly musty. Palate Soft for its age. Fresh, fruit., Some sweetness in the middle. Mint creams. Oaky woodiness. Finish Kirschwasser, Cherry brandy. Almondy. Comment A great age, but it has matured beautifully.

Martine Nouet Nose Sherry with leather and smoke. Powerful, complex, resiny. Polished old furniture. Dried fruit, cider and cinnamon slowly emerge. Custardy notes. Palate Slight apple sourness with burnt wood and dark chocolate. Candied chestnuts. Finish Lingering but dry and slightly bitter. Comment A rich, luscious, venerable malt although time and sherry have silenced the distillery character. A real piece of history. No water, thanks!