A 25 Year Old Single Sherry-butt-matured whisky from Mortlach, released by Signatory.
Distilled in May 1991 and bottled in June 2016 by Signatory as part of their excellent Cask Strength Collection.
Only a limited amount of 594 bottles were produced!
Nose: Thick notes of rich chocolate and stewed plums. Big and bold with a touch of tobacco leaf in the background.
Palate: Big Sherried with warming spice notes from black pepper too. Continuing chocolate, rich.
Finish: Lingering warmth, with a touch of deliciously rich dark chocolate.