Mortlach – 1936-1986 50 Year Old Gordon & MacPhail Crystal Decanter (75cl, 40%)

This is a 50-year-old Speyside single malt from Mortlach, distilled in 1936 and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in 1986. It comes in a plain crystal decanter decorated with the intricate Book of Kells label, in a 75cl bottle at 40%. Gordon & MacPhail had been bottling 1936 Mortlach since at least the early 1970s, and this is thought to be the company's first Book of Kells version. It is described as having old-school flavours: ancient peat, heathery smoke, metal polish, tobacco, cocoa powder, rancio, old spices, cigar boxes, leather, old books, and tropical and green fruits.