The Wee Dram Mortlach 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 32 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Gently spicy. Palate Sweet. Seems rather simple at first, but gently reveals a complex of spicy flavours. Finish Big, sweet, barley-sugar rush. Comment The first bottling from The Wee Dram. A promising debut.

Dave Broom Nose Big and grumbly, hitting a balance between roasted notes, meat, walnut and butter, heather and lilac. Palate Rich, with good weight. Chestnut, toffee, marmite. Dries towards the finish. Finish Dry and nutty. Comment Great balance, the distillery character not dominated by the cask. Slightly more restrained than the Signatory example.