In honor of their 30th birthday, the fine folks of Adelphi have bottled some seriously spectacular casks, including this stunning example. A single cask Mortlach that was drawn from a refill bourbon hogshead after over three decades of maturation. Mortlach has it's devotees for good reason, and they will no doubt be thrilled with this bottling, as it's a bit more fruit forward than the typical meaty Mortlach. 

Country And Region

This bottle of Mortlach 1989 33 Year Old Adelphi 30th Anniversary is an independent bottling which was produced in the Speyside region of Scotland.

1 of only 223 bottles

Refill bourbon hogshead 

Colour: Light copper bronze

Nose: Orange Fanta, papaya, nutmeg, ripe cantaloupe melon, orange blossom water, cardamom, granite, ground cumin. 

Palate: Earthy and vibrant, Blood orange zest, candied grapefruit, ripe mango, sandalwood, lychees, peach Schnapps, fruit cocktail. Incredibly bright for 1989 whisky. 

Finish: Rich, mouth-coating, flinty, mineralic.