Mortlach The Katana’s Edge - Diageo Special Releases 2023 Whisky 70cl

Nose: Baked pastries, a hint of tree bark and some licorice, but mainly darker fruits. Blackcurrants. Plums. Raspberry. Slightly muted though. Also a whisper of chocolate, leather and brown toast.
Taste: A rather thick mouthfeel. The cloying nature of the Pinot Noir is present, as are the dark fruits. Then aniseed, more plums, a touch of cloves and charred wood. Some pencil shavings too.
Finish: Medium length. A touch of menthol, spices and chocolate.