Glengoyne Mizunara Oak is a 16-Year-Old limited edition, bottled at 53.4% ABV. The whisky has first been matured in Glengoyne’s classic first fill sherry and refill casks for 10 years – the perfect base for further Mizunara oak maturation. It is then matured in Mizunara Oak casks for a further six years – longer than most cask finishes.
Nose: Smooth and lively. Notes of pure sea air, crystalline salt and seaweed. Light notes of oak and vanilla, followed by a hint of dried herbs, fruit, all supported by a very light thread of smoke.
Mouth: Beautiful texture, thick and creamy. Fruity and sweet, with notes of orange and lemon, a touch of creamy vanilla, a pinch of sea salt and a hint of lightly peppery, woody spices.
Finish: Medium-bodied, it finishes on sweet spices.
This bottling is dedicated to the Swiss physician, naturalist, humanist, polyhistorian and encyclopedist Conrad Gessner (1516-1565). In his book 'The History of Four Foot Beats and Serpents', Gessner described and drew the mythical animal Seawolf on page 580. The distillery's current logo is taken from Conrad Gessner's notes. A selection of 8 barrels by Alex Polasek.
Nose: Mortlach 16 Year Old reveals intense aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and honey, with a hint of smoke.
Mouthfeel: On the palate, this single malt from the Speyside region offers rich flavors of dark chocolate, dried fruit and spice, with a velvety texture and hints of oak.
Finish: The finish of Mortlach 16 Year Old is long and warm, leaving lingering notes of candied fruit and toffee on the palate. A complex, well-balanced whisky that will delight single malt enthusiasts.