Mortlach Chieftain's Single Cask #91791 Whisky 17 Year Old · 1997 Vintage

Colour

Dense amber with coppery-gold shimmer and mahogany undertones, a warm, sun-kissed glow.

Nose

Opulent sherry perfumes the glass, with dark plum, fig and raisin braided with cocoa and espresso. Toasted oak and waxy resin lend depth, while orange zest and a hint of nutmeg brighten the heart. A refined note of leather and subtle spice carry a luxurious, aged warmth.

Palate

Silky, full-bodied, Mortlach on the palate delivers fig and dried plum wrapped in rich sherry. Red-fruit sweetness folds into cocoa, espresso and spice, carried by a velvety, waxy mouthfeel. Leather and oak linger, yielding a long, warm finish with dark chocolate and subtle nuttiness.

Finish

Long and luxurious, the finish unfurls with mocha-draped dried fig, dark cherry and toasted almond. Sherry-influenced warmth lingers, revealing raisin, leather and subtle spice, carried on a velvet oak echo. A lasting ember of sweet-bready complexity and refined rustic richness.