Mortlach – 20 Year Old 1978 Rare Malts Selection (70cl, 62.2%)

A 20 year old Mortlach from the Rare Malts Selection, distilled in 1978 and bottled in May 1998 at a full cask strength of 62.2%. It comes in a 70cl bottle and is a limited edition. The Rare Malts was a series of cask strength whiskies that has since been discontinued. The nose is punchy, with wood smoke, grassy notes, vanilla custard, orange cake and a touch of paraffin. The palate is raw and powerful, with lime, lemon and herbs. The finish is long and grassy.