MortlachMortlach x Starck L’Evolution Collection Begin & Beyond: 70cl Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 20cl Barley Spirit

Name: Mortlach x Starck L’Evolution Collection Begin & Beyond
Brand: Mortlach

70cl / 55.4% ABV

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Mortlach x Starck L’Evolution Collection Begin & Beyond 70cl bottle

Mortlach x Starck L’Evolution Collection Begin & Beyond two bottles

Mortlach x Starck L’Evolution Collection Begin & Beyond 20cl bottle

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This rare and magnetic duo is unlike any that has come before it. Begin is a taste of Mortlach at birth: the first drops of ‘new make’ that only a few have tasted before. The barley spirit’s robust and bold character offers compelling layers of sweetness and umami, with notes of pepper and pear, and a spicy finish. Beyond is Mortlach’s velvet fortitude. A complex, rich and meaty whisky awakened by a mixture of American and European Oak, and PX/Oloroso-seasoned European Oak casks. Beyond offers an emboldened Mortlach, a powerful beast that has been tamed.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Begin: Oily, with sweet hints of malty cereal that becomes spirituous and meatier.    Beyond: Mellow, dry and savoury. The familiar meaty note becomes hints of dry sage, vanilla ice cream and raspberry.

Body

Begin: A rich amber, like polished brass.  Beyond: A rich amber, like polished brass.

Palate

Begin: Initially lightly sweet and spicy, the slightly sour red cherry note becomes meatier. Beyond: Sweet with hints of spun honey to start. Add a drop of water for a spicier conclusion with a hint of ginger.