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15th November 14, 02:28 PM
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Mortlach Single Malt?
Has anyone tried "Mortlach Single Malt?" It's described as a "smooth new Speyside Scotch" and "Bold and Spicy.
I'm not sure who distills it or how long it's been around, but it's not exactly economical, so I'm not anxious to invest and be disappointed.
Experience, anyone?
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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15th November 14, 04:32 PM
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Are you referring to Mortlach 18, FB? If so, it will be pretty dear at around GBP175! Mortlach is the oldest distillery at Dufftown, although it was silent for a long time before being acquired by Johnny Walker. Most of its production for thirty or so years went to the blenders, but it's now owned by Diageo and has bottled a few 'specials' in recent times. Gordon & Macphail have a reasonably-priced example at something around GBP45, I think, but I doubt that's available in Canada.
Last edited by ThistleDown; 15th November 14 at 04:36 PM.
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15th November 14, 06:02 PM
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 Originally Posted by ThistleDown
Are you referring to Mortlach 18, FB? If so, it will be pretty dear at around GBP175! Mortlach is the oldest distillery at Dufftown, although it was silent for a long time before being acquired by Johnny Walker. Most of its production for thirty or so years went to the blenders, but it's now owned by Diageo and has bottled a few 'specials' in recent times. Gordon & Macphail have a reasonably-priced example at something around GBP45, I think, but I doubt that's available in Canada.
It's available in the States for around $79 USD.
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15th November 14, 07:53 PM
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Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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15th November 14, 08:37 PM
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I guess that will be the 15 yo. My taste-buds are not well enough educated to tell you much about it, but I recall it as a fairly typical Speyside. Perhaps the price is because it was a relatively small bottling?
Last edited by ThistleDown; 15th November 14 at 08:41 PM.
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16th November 14, 06:17 AM
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I don't know about the size of the bottling, but it seems to be the new "fancy-dancy" bottles that have appeared in the last ten years. There was a time when you could almost say "The plainer the bottle the better the whisky" and while I never made or would make my selections on that basis, I mourn the loss of humility in style.
Knowing the region from which it comes is a good start in answering my question, so thanks for that.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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