Gordon & MacPhail Mortlach Single Malt 1969 'Private Collection' 750 ml

Description:

This exceptional single malt Scotch whisky was distilled at the Mortlach Distillery on October 7, 1969, and meticulously matured for 50 years in a first-fill sherry butt (Cask No. 92001201). Bottled on October 10, 2019, by the esteemed independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail, this release is part of their prestigious 'Private Collection' series, with an exclusive outturn of 365 bottles.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Aromatic ginger and brown sugar aromas combine, giving way to rich cocoa beans. A subtle vanilla edge develops alongside succulent fruitcake and roasted almond notes.
• Palate: Smooth and rich; flavors of ripe forest fruits and fragrant blood orange peel are complemented by subtle traces of white pepper. Cinnamon comes to the fore alongside intense dark chocolate with mature oak.
• Finish: Long and smooth with lingering chocolate-smothered almonds and oak tannins.

Serving Suggestions:
To fully appreciate its complexity, it's recommended to enjoy this whisky neat or with a few drops of water to open up its flavors. Serving at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass will concentrate its aromas.