New Release: MORTLACH 1990-2016 25yo IAN MACLEOD Chieftain's #5185 46%

A Sherry cask with high-quality woodiness. MORTLACH 1990-2016 25yo IAN MACLEOD Chieftain's #5185 46% One of 675 bottles, Sherry Butt The aroma features a pleasant recent sherry character with concentrated plums, refined caramel sauce and chocolate, luxurious furniture, clove, and a hint of toasted barley. On the palate, it begins with a gentle mouthfeel, expanding into plum jam, bitter chocolate, some tree sap and oversteeped tea, azuki beans, spices, rich sweetness, and a pleasant dry finish. [Good/Very Good] This is a recently released MORTLACH 1990, 25-year-old whisky from Ian Macleod's Chieftain's collection. While it exhibits a modern sherry character, the aroma reveals concentrated plums and chocolate alongside refined woodiness, offering a sense of luxury. The palate delivers a long-matured watered-down feel with gentle mouthfeel, jammy fruitiness, rich sweetness, and tannins reminiscent of oversteeped tea. Spicy elements characteristic of MORTLACH's sherry casks are also present, making this a well-crafted new release.