Mortlach 14 Year Old Speyside Malt 45% abv

Colour: Chardonnay.

Nose: Clean, fresh, Mortlach au naturel and fruity. Barley syrup, apples, white peaches, a few lactones… With water: The oak comes out.

Mouth (neat): Very fresh, and very lemony, bright and zesty, with plenty of grass beyond that. Gooseberries, pineapple jelly, a touch of salty liquorice. With water: It became fatter, even fruitier, and better. Some thickish fruit syrup with a spicy background. White pepper.

Finish: Medium, rather on pink grapefruits this time – this is very vivid. Peppery aftertaste. Comments: this one loves water on the palate.