LAIRD BARTELS MORTLACH 10YR 58.4% 700ML SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY; WATER OF LIFE

This single cask bottling showcases Dalmore in a bold and slightly unconventional style. Distilled in 2015 and matured for a decade, the whisky began its life in an ex-Islay hogshead, absorbing layers of coastal peat smoke and briny maritime character not usually associated with Dalmore’s typically rich Highland style. For its final maturation, the spirit was reracked into a sherry butt, where it developed notes of sweetness and a touch of spice. Bottled at its natural cask strength of 57.7% ABV, this is Dalmore as it’s seldom seen — a unique interplay of smoky undertones and sherried richness. Only 120 bottles were decanted from the butt, with the excess liquid remaining in wood for further maturation… Nose: Cherries, sultanes wrapped in caramel, very subtle brine and peat, roasted nuts and leather Palate: Dark chocolate, heavy charred, salty oak, light smouldering campfire peat, warming spicey sweetness Finish: Dried fruits, bitter cocoa, fading campfire smoke