Mortlach 20yo 1991/2011

Mortlach 20yo 1991/2011

First Cask, The Malt Whisky Circle 
Single malt - Speyside 
Bright gold 
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Toffee, honey, vanilla, greengages, hints of sour cream. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens slightly, syrupy, slightly astringent. 
Tasting:  Bitter salty. Toffee, honey, raisins, sea salt, malted grains, hints of apricots, hints of roast pork. 
Finish: Medium. Mint, apricots, sea salt, toffee. 

Comments: 

Cask 7713. A light Mortlach, at least in comparison to other Mortlachs. There’s some fruit and a hint of the Mortlach meatiness, but the dominant flavours are sea salt and bitter caramel or toffee. There’s some minty coolness on the finish. 

Verdict:

I like this.