Mortlach – 1971 32 Years (70cl, 50.1%)

This is a 32 year old Speyside single malt from Mortlach, distilled in 1971 and bottled by the distillery at 50.1% in a 70cl bottle. It was released as part of Diageo's Super Premium series. In the glass it is a light, pale straw colour. The nose is floral, with meadow flowers, buttercup and pollen alongside farmy hints, porridge, green banana and hot milk, then acacia honey and a little coconut milk. The palate is creamy and sweet, turning gingery with white pepper and nutmeg, with light caramel and honey behind. The finish is long and quite peppery.