A fascinating Speyside whisky from Knock, Banffshire. A spicy, nutty nose that mellows as the dram progresses. The sweet, fruity notes are very present from the outset, and this leads to a dry finish with hints of tomato. Watch out for the meaty notes too. A perfect way to round off this panel session tasting bottlings from the original collection.
Producer Cadenhead's Original Collection Brand Knockdhu Origin Scotland / Speyside Provenance and type of barley(S) Not communicated Tourbage Not communicated Maturation(s) 70% Madeira / 30% Bourbon Alcohol: 46.0% Specifications: No chill filtration or colorants Outurn Not communicated
Nose: Opens with fresh, salty, oceanic notes. Develops on sweet, peat-dried malt. Mouth: Charred oak, chimney smoke, rock pools and summer tar. Finish: Long and persistent with brown sugar, ash and very phenolic.
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.
Nose: Manuka honey, worn leather and chocolate, with roasted hazelnuts, raisins and burnt orange peel. Mouth: Intense peat, honey and mocha, followed by smoky spices, roasted chestnuts and charred oak.
Nose: Christmas notes, spicy, nutmeg, sweet spices, coconut, star anise.
Mouth: Italian sausage, dried figs, Battenberg cake.
Finish: Dry, dried tomatoes, green vine tomatoes, vinous.