Mortlach Darkness - Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old

Colour

Dark amber with mahogany hues and a warm copper glow.

Nose

Aromas of rich dried fruit and toasted nuts weave with warm spice and polished oak. Deep fig and raisin mingle with walnut and almond, while hints of caramel, toffee and leather hint at Mortlach’s meaty, malty backbone. The Oloroso finish folds in sugared orange zest and baking spices, creating a luxurious, velvety bouquet.

Palate

Bold and opulent on the palate, this Mortlach unfolds with dark dried fruits—figs and raisins—lifted by roasted almond and nutty depth. Spices bloom gently: cinnamon, clove, a hint of black pepper, tempered by caramel sweetness and warm oak. A full-bodied, meaty core lingers, coating the mouth with savory richness before a long, comforting finish of spice and sherry-tinged sweetness.

Finish

The finish is a luxurious, lingering warmth of dark dried fruits—raisin, fig, prune—framed by toasted nuts and a kiss of spice. Oloroso brings a polished sweetness and oak-driven depth that lingers with subtle molasses, enhancing Mortlach’s meaty, full-bodied character.