Mortlach The Managers Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old · 1997 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a mahogany glow.

Nose

Opulent, sherry-soaked aromas of dark prune and fig, raisin sweetness, and orange zest peel. Layered vanilla, toffee, and cocoa mingle with roasted almond and oak. Spices—clove, nutmeg, a touch of cinnamon—add warmth, while a subtle leather note hints at Mortlach’s signature richness. Rich, concentrated and inviting.

Palate

Opulent and full-bodied, the palate coats with an oily mouthfeel, delivering rich dried fruit—prune, fig and raisin—alongside dark chocolate, espresso and candied orange. Sherry sweetness threads through toasted almond, toffee and spices, with cinnamon and clove providing a warm, enduring finish.

Finish

Long, silky finish built on rich sherry sweetness—fig, raisin and cocoa—underpinned by toasted oak. Spices unfold softly—cinnamon, clove, a hint of nutmeg—then a lingering whisper of leather. Plush warmth lingers, fading to a smoky malt echo with elegant dryness.