Description
A 22 year old Glen Mhor whisky. Bottled by Campbell & Clark Limited as part of their Single Highland Rare Malts series. This Glen Mhor was distilled in 1970 before being bottled in 1995. This is bottle number 1215 of 1926.
John Birnie and James Mackinlay of Charles Mackinlay & Co founded the Glen Mhor distillery in 1892, both blenders from Leith. John Birnie was the manager of the neigbouring Glen Albyn distillery but had left the two years earlier.
In fact, Glen Albyn and Glen Mhor worked together very closely for years. In 1920, Glen Mhor took over Glen Albyn entirely. The distillery passed from father to son, with William Birnie, John’s son, taking over the management of the site as his father aged. In 1972, William sold both Glen Mhor and Glen Albyn to Distilleries Company Limited, ending the Birnie family’ control of the two distilleries. DCL ceased the use of the Saladin box in 1980, and eventually closed the distillery in 1983 due to the hard economic climate during the big British recession. Glen Mhor was demolished in 1988.
Colour: Gold.
Nose:
Delicate sherry. On juicy oranges and tangerines. Dried apricots and ripe cherries. Hints of cloves and a whisper of rosemary. Heather and honey. Beeswax. Herbal notes as well. It’s quite fresh and mellow.
Taste:
Red berries and strawberries, rich red fruit jam with creamy papaya. Accents of sweet spice and toasted almonds. Sweet oak. Silky, luxurious texture. Rich and complex.
Finish:
Medium length with notes of dark chocolate sherry, oak, black pepper and licorice. Notes of spicy ginger. Harmonious and captivating conclusion.
