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11th March 2010 |
 Gordon
& MacPhail has been laying down casks of
single malt whisky since 1895; and are
now the custodian of some of the rarest
whiskies in the world.
Today they released one of the rarest of
them all and the oldest single malt
Scotch whisky ever to be released.
This Mortlach 70 year old has been
bottled under Gordon & MacPhails new
"Generation" range. It was distilled at
the Mortlach Distillery,
Dufftown on 15th of October 1938 then
left to mature in G & M's warehouse in
Elgin for an incredible 70 years in a 1st fill
oak, ex-bodega sherry hogshead cask
which is universally acknowledged to be
the best wood for so rich a whisky. It
was then bottled at Boroughbriggs Road,
Elgin on 15th of October 2008 at natural cask strength
of 46.1% ABV.
Mortlach 70 Years Old is quite simply a
single malt without compare and one that
epitomises Gordon & MacPhail's approach
to single malt, built upon generations
of expertise in the industry.
It is presented in a
tear shaped crystal decanter, each one
hand-blown by expert craftsman to ensure
an exquisitely flawless finish. An
elegant silver stopper, which can be
removed and replaced with a crystal
version should the owner wish to do so,
sits atop of the decanter, which carries
minimalist engraving.
The decanter nestles in a stylish silver
base and is securely framed in a
handmade box made from Brazilian
Rosewood. Completing the presentation is
a certificate, providing details of the
distillation date, cask number and
bottling date. David & Michael Urquhart,
Joint Managing Directors of Gordon &
MacPhail have signed each certificate.
It is available in a 70cl decanters -
RRP £10,000.00 and 20cl decanters - RRP £2,500.00
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Mortlach 70 Year Old Tasting Notes
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 Colour:
The colour of sun-bleached polished
mahogany.
Nose:
A mellow nose, at once waxy and fruity;
candlewax to the fore initially, which
becomes snuffed candle (a thread of
smoke), with Maraschino cherries in
Madeira cake behind, and after a while
an orangey citric note - fresh and
juicy, becoming apricot jam. Flaked
almonds and whin flowers, becoming light
coconut oil.
Taste:
Surprisingly lively tasted straight. A
smooth, waxy mouthfeel; a sweetish start
becoming moderately dry, but not
overly-tannic. Dried fig and tobacco
notes, and an intriguing light
smokiness.
Finish:
A long finish and, for the first time, a
hint of planed hardwood in the
aftertaste. With a teaspoon of water,
the smooth texture in enhanced. The
fresh, light sweetness becoming
pleasantly sour ("Soor Plooms"), with
sooty smoke in the finish.
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