Mortlach – 2009 13 Years The First Editions Switzerland Exclusive (70cl, 59.1%)

A 13-year-old Mortlach single malt from Speyside, distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2022 by Hunter Laing for its First Editions series. It is a single cask release of 263 bottles, matured in a refill hogshead and bottled at 59.1% in a 70cl bottle. The colour is natural and the whisky has not been chill-filtered. The nose is rich and intense, with vanilla, malted barley and gentle floral and orange blossom notes. The palate is dry and slightly waxy, with grapefruit and a clear minerality, leading to a long, fruity and dry finish.