Tuesday! Day 21 of 24 Days of Whisk(e)y ... tonight I'm drinking Game of Thrones Six Kingdoms, Mortlach 15 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 46% ABV. This is the final release from Diageo for their Game of Thrones Collection - only the 2nd age statement, and the oldest.
On the nose, I get apple, some grain, along with orange zest and floral notes. The taste, I get toffee, apple, orange, fig, there is some zip to this too - not sure if it's just alcohol burn, or something else - and some strong sherry notes as well. The finish is warming and sweet, and lingers for quite a bit.
With water, on the nose I get a hint of bread with everything else, the taste is more sherry and sweet - easier to drink for sure. The finish is similar, but does seem a bit more hot with a little more tingle at the end, good either way, maybe a touch better with a splash of water.
This is well balanced, and if I had a guest over that liked Scotch, but didn't like peat or cask strength - this would be in their wheelhouse. It's not really for me - as I do like peat and I do like cask strength ... still, very enjoyable. Rated 3.5 / 5.0 - cheers!
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