Mortlach The Katana's Edge Diageo Special Releases 2023

Mortlach

WB 85.5 151 оценок 58.0 %vol 700

ex-Kanosuke Ex-Pinot Noir finish Whiskybase

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Магазинов с предложением: 2 · предложений: 2 · в наличии: 2 · цена: от 329.90 € до 361 €

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Отзывы описывают насыщенный и сладкий виски с ягодными, сухофруктовыми и пряными нотами, часто отмечая винную бочковую отделку. Многие рецензенты хвалят вкус, но почти единодушно критикуют высокую цену при отсутствии возрастной маркировки.

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В аромате рецензенты чаще всего находят тёмные и красные фрукты, ягодные джемы, сухофрукты (чернослив, изюм), мёд, карамель, шоколад, орехи, а также пряности — корицу, белую перечную мяту, гвоздику. Несколько отзывов упоминают винную ноту и лёгкую серность, а также металлические и древесные оттенки. Вкус описывают как сладкий и одновременно сухой, с нотами красных ягод, вишни, джема, тёмного шоколада, карамели, орехов, кожи, перца и специй; встречаются упоминания мясных, бульонных и «фанковых» оттенков, а также солодовой сладости и молодости. Финиш в большинстве отзывов средний или длинный, с пряностями, дубовой горечью, шоколадом, сухофруктами и ягодами, иногда с металлическим оттенком. Общий тон отзывов: виски в целом нравится за насыщенность, сладость и хорошо интегрированную винную бочку, хотя часть рецензентов отмечает нехватку сложности, избыток спиртуозности или пряности и отсутствие характерной «мясной» ноты Mortlach. Самая частая и повторяющаяся претензия — высокая цена при отсутствии возрастной маркировки (NAS); её называют завышенной или неподъёмной. Несколько отзывов прямо называют виски одним из лучших или «шедевром» в серии Special Releases 2023, тогда как другие считают его заурядным или менее интересным на фоне цены.

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Likudi Connoisseur 85 15 oct 2023 7:59 am

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

herdertje Expert Senior 87 30 dec 2023 5:58 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

MAXOESI Connoisseur 87 17 feb 2024 4:57 pm

I really like it, intense sweetness.

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Yura_the_Rocket Expert Senior 87 07 may 2024 5:26 pm

Delicate spicy flavor with notes of coffee and chocolate. Dried fruits, prunes, nuts, cherries. A little wine tint. Light sulfur. Berry spicy taste. Red berries, dark chocolate, a little tobacco. Juicy aftertaste with spices and dried berries.

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

junyvyao Connoisseur 84 25 jan 2025 4:56 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

maurisso Connoisseur 82 22 sep 2023 12:17 am

Mortlach 0 finish at €300 and so on, are you crazy???

Frederikaj Connoisseur 85 18 nov 2023 9:15 pm

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 83

WhiskyPEATer Expert Senior 86 13 dec 2023 7:17 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

NieZnajacSieNaWhisky Expert Senior 88 24 mar 2024 11:54 pm

Nose: A gigantic hit of caramel and baked fruits. A delicate wine note. Very pleasant in aroma. Taste: Very smooth, composed, alcohol is imperceptible. A lot of nuts, stone fruits, candied orange, baked pineapple, cereal cookies with sugar, apples from a bonfire. Finish: With notes of oriental spices, ginger, cloves, nutmeg. The whisky pleasantly warms up and lasts surprisingly long on the tongue.

Cubey666 Connoisseur 87 30 mar 2024 4:56 pm

for me the winner of the Diageo special releases 2023

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	butter, red fruit, might meaty, grapes, butterscotch
Вкус	87	meat juice, potato, buttery, fat, apple pie
Финиш	88	liver sausage, honey, gravy, red grapes, blue berries

Capodonich Connoisseur 86 10 oct 2023 10:01 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

Dr. Skov Connoisseur 86 18 nov 2023 9:14 pm

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

The_Dram_Log Expert Senior 80 18 nov 2023 9:21 pm

нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 80

StefanKatonaXXL Expert Senior 87 18 nov 2023 10:16 pm

Mortlach, I am amazed at the outrageous price you are asking for this NAS whisky.... Otherwise, this whisky is quite cool. I really enjoyed the combination of dark fruits, jam and white pepper in the aroma. The taste is sweet and dry at the same time, the sweetness of the melon and the sourness of the grapes suited me perfectly... It's a shame that I can't afford this whisky...

holborndrinker Connoisseur 85 02 mar 2024 10:08 pm

A pleasant dram where the cask finish has added a bit of funk I suspect - not sure on the price though. Although this is an NAS I suspect there is a bit of age to it, perhaps a teen. Worth trying a dram - if you buy a bottle it's as much for the packaging as the contents.

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 88 13 oct 2023 7:59 pm

Light golden color. Slight oiliness.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	Nice. Heavy, full. Metallic notes. Red fruits. Red fruit jams. Redcurrant. Spices. Cinnamon.
Вкус	88	Sweetness. Red fruits. Strawberries. Raspberries. Redcurrant. Cranberries. Everything in dark chocolate. Spices. White pepper. Cinnamon. Ginger. Oiliness.
Финиш	87	Sweetness. Caramel. Toffee. Dried orange fruit. Candied fruit. A pinch of spices. Raisins. Medium-long finish.

MrYens Connoisseur 87 19 oct 2023 10:11 am

hansetho Connoisseur 83 18 nov 2023 9:17 pm

нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 82

Cristian1994 Expert Junior 87 06 jan 2024 2:09 am

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Highlander65 Expert Senior 85 07 jan 2024 4:44 pm

Aged in ex pinot noir barrels and ex Japanese barrels from the Kanosuke distillery Color: intense gold Very good, definitely influenced (positively) by the red wine, even if the famous meaty note of Mortlach is completely missing. The various aromatic components are well integrated and are not at all excessive, as is sometimes found in other products, with a very elegant final result. It perhaps lacks complexity, after several minutes it continues to arouse the same sensations, but they are very pleasant sensations. Too bad only for the prohibitive price, with 285 euros you can buy bottles that are perhaps less famous, but monstrously good.

DramALife Connoisseur 86 10 jun 2025 5:25 am

S 7 The alcohol pungency is slightly overwhelming but the flavour profile is rich and sophisticated. Fairly overpriced but better composed than 2024 SR. 5 drops of water per 25ml is good enough, anymore will show the brutal reality of how young the vatting is.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Fresh sugary dark red fruits. Toasted oak with a hint of garden mint. Honey and new copper. Vanilla cream on sponge cake. Water revealed the nutty note hidden behind the sweetness. Fresh sugar cane. Raisin and sultana panettone.
Вкус	86	Creamy and chewy mouthfeel. Dark plum and blackcurrant syrup. A drop of mint extract in my meaty malt, interesting. Water makes the landing a lot more spicier, black pepper, chili flakes, nutmegs. The more water added the more young notes that surfaced, alcohol burn and barley sugar.
Финиш	85	Mid, moderately dry finish. Still a touch metallic. Malt loaf. Red fruits with skins on.

lingling Expert Senior 85 19 jul 2025 2:39 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

zacharyvv Connoisseur 85 29 jul 2025 4:33 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

WhiskyLovingPianist Connoisseur 84 08 nov 2025 11:30 am

https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/whisky-show-2025-old-faithfuls/ C: A complex cask composition involving an ex-Kanosuke & ex-Pinot Noir cask finish helps bring a youthful, vibrant, sugary, strong [natural cask strength] whisky to the fore. And yet, it’s instantly forgettable in the moment.

FrancoM Expert Junior 84 25 nov 2025 6:11 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

markjedi1 Connoisseur 89 06 oct 2023 9:08 pm

N: The nose starts darkly sweet on fruit and cuberdons, but rather subdued. As if the Beast has been tamed. Pureed out, if you know what I mean. Kaizen! S: But on the tongue… let the Beast go! A sticky explosion that reminds him of the Mortlach of times gone by. Very old school and very good. You can almost chew it. F: The finish is long and satisfying. C: Wow, this may be expensive - especially considering it doesn't have an age statement - but it's a masterpiece. The poster boy for NAS whisky, I think.

Minhawali Expert Senior 87 28 nov 2023 2:47 pm

нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

larswehmeier Connoisseur 86 04 dec 2023 5:31 pm

A delicious whisky, but like last year, absolutely outrageous pricing for a NAS.

sakis Connoisseur 84 10 dec 2023 1:44 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

HeiAnd Member Senior 86 15 apr 2026 6:54 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

QQmubai Connoisseur 87 21 apr 2024 1:26 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

zzqfyl Connoisseur 85 19 jul 2024 2:32 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

KIMCHIBaby Connoisseur 87 20 jul 2024 1:42 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	Nose: Soy sauce, rice, sugar, dalgona (Korean honeycomb toffee) There's a faint soy sauce aroma. The gentle sweetness of rice is followed by the scents of sugar and slightly burnt dalgona.
Вкус	87	Palate: Brown sugar, lactic acid, rice, smoky There’s a smokiness and a slight lactic acid note. The strong sweetness of brown sugar is underpinned by the gentle sweetness of rice, creating a nuanced flavor similar to Kanosuke.
Финиш	86	Finish: Rice, lactic acid, brown sugar, oakiness The lactic acid note comes through strongly. Following this are the sweetness of rice, brown sugar, and a hint of oakiness. The finish is sweet but marred by the unpleasant lactic acid note.

whiskyGG Expert Senior 83 06 jan 2025 6:58 am

нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Bingchen_Liu Newbie 90 14 jan 2025 10:10 am

闻香：不复杂，青苹果，红枣味，一点点的香草味。酒精感强劲。加水后香气打开更多。香草味更多入口：枣子，皮革，胡椒。味道浓郁。一点点的烟熏，腊肉的味道，尾韵：浓郁的黑巧克力，枣子，一点点的酸梅。加水后有奶油巧克力风味

thijs100 Connoisseur 86 10 oct 2023 3:29 pm

The Mortlach The Katana’s Edge is a bit atypical.

robbert88 Connoisseur 85 14 oct 2023 6:34 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	dark fruit, orange slices, leather, brown caster sugar, overripe red fruit, planed wood, pencil shavings
Вкус	85	dry, lots of peppers, Galia melon, red fruit, fleshy, red wine tannins, fresh plums,
Финиш	83	medium to long, oak bitters, spicy, black pepper, caramel, peppermint

Dionysus Connoisseur 84 20 dec 2023 9:36 pm

smolar231 Expert Senior 86 23 jun 2024 9:25 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	lots of sweets, lots of honey/wax, dried fruits, sour apple, caramel, cinnamon, wine, walnut, blackcurrant jam
Вкус	85	slightly spicy, old wood, after a while a lot of fruit, walnut with skin, dark chocolate, after adding water it becomes less bitter and more fruity
Финиш	84	medium long, spices, dark chocolate, slightly fruity, a bit metallic

Whiskylifestyle Connoisseur 85 06 feb 2024 9:01 am

No trace of that meaty character, but it’s robust and rich in flavour. Not bad at all, but why, again, no age statement? Especially if you take that steep price into consideration.

Sweetspot Connoisseur 85 13 apr 2024 8:58 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Kirei_kr Expert Senior 85 22 aug 2025 1:41 am

This review was written in Korean and translated with ChatGPT

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	85	N: Apple, Alcohol, Gourd, Grass, Musty Grain, Lemon, Nuts The honest strength of 58% alcohol makes it hard to nose. Red apple and the refreshing flesh of gourd fruits. The grassy nuance and musty grain add complexity, though not in a very positive way. A light citrus from lemon, not too strong. Something nutty and savory lingers, though not exactly nuts.
Вкус	85	P: Apple, Grass, Wood, Lemon, Cream, Pepper, Clove, Dark Chocolate On the palate, three main layers appear: The sweetness of apple and fruit, the bitterness of grass, wood, and dark chocolate, and the heat of pepper and clove. The strong sweetness barely holds the balance, but overall it feels quite bitter and spicy. The unique Shochu cask is hard to identify clearly in the flavors.
Финиш	84	F: Grass, Pepper, Spice, Brown Sugar, Dark Chocolate, Tannin A simpler sweetness of brown sugar remains. Just like the palate, the finish is sweet, spicy, and bitter. The length is on the shorter side of medium.

WhiskeryTurnip Connoisseur 70 15 feb 2026 8:52 pm

Fruity hard candies provided currants and blackberries with hints of thyme and mint in the background— the candy store was open, and directed me toward sweeter fare as nougat, fudge, and butterscotch chews appeared. A touch of licorice and cherry left me thinking Red Vines and movie theater snacks, while some peppery spirit helped clear my sinuses. Medium-bodied and syrupy, the flavor profile began with a wave of sticky cherry and strawberry candies or sodas and ended with a peppery spirited finale. In between I found more nougat studded with almonds and butterscotch candies— perhaps a touch of Turkish delight or currant gummies at times. The finish was medium-length with subtle fruity candies and plenty of spirited pepper. At first, I thought this was marginally better than the 2022 release, but concluded that it was worse. It was more spirited and peppery, especially on the finish, and that detracted from the overall experience, even if the flavors were generally more cohesive. This felt safer than the 2022, and therefore much less interesting. I will give this some more credit, I thought it was great in a highball— but considering the price, that feels like small consolation.

MaroFF Connoisseur 87 04 oct 2023 7:07 pm

It's strange that the whiskys in this year's Diageo releases, which do not have an age statement, are so expensive... Too expensive for me. A drop of water.. Aroma more woody notes, otherwise unchanged The taste is smoother, creamier, more fruity, less bitter notes. Definitely a "+" Finish is sweeter, milder, plums in compote, sugar syrup, lots of ripe melons, less bitterness "+"

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	87	sweet, honey, black cherries, sweet cherries, coconut flakes, raisins, blackcurrant leaves, young oak
Вкус	86	dry, langrody plum compote, chocolate-covered cherries, melon, white pepper, roasted oak
Финиш	87	long, honey-bitter, vanilla, cocoa, slightly spicy, ripe mango, tongue-tickling, palate-scratching, warming

Whiskymoravia Expert Senior 86 05 jul 2024 8:58 pm

A distinctive exotic woody whisky. In the aroma, sweet, strong, cinnamon, sandalwood. A decently drinkable, sweet, tannic red wine. The reverberation is longer, again distinctly wood. A bit atypical Mortlach, I like it, but NAS for 200€... that's like at all.

cachalot14 Connoisseur 82 02 jun 2025 6:45 pm

kawhi Connoisseur 87 23 aug 2025 6:40 pm

"The whisky Diageo wants to sell at a high price." Despite being a NAS, Motlach's 2023 SR consistently ranks as the second or third most expensive whisky in the recently released SR series. While drinking this whisky, I suspect that, regardless of Diageo's internal circumstances, it's simply a product they want to sell for a premium price given its quality. Is it a premium marketing ploy? Watering it doesn't significantly improve it. While the stimulation is significantly reduced, its appeal also diminishes, making it somewhat ambiguous to water down. While the quality is acceptable, it's certainly acceptable, with so many other cost-effective options available in the same price range. Still, the Pinot Noir cask flavor is quite palpable, and the balance is well-balanced, with no overpowering sulfur or maloaceous notes.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	86	Grape / mixed berry jam / vanilla / plum / orange / yellow / yogurt / flour / white sugar / cypress / cinnamon / coconut meat / hint of milk chocolate - It's quite smooth if you give it a little time in the glass. However, swirling it produces a strong, tingling sensation in the nose. The intensity of the scents isn't as strong as the irritation. A sweet and sour fruity nuance blends well, reminiscent of grapes, mixed berry jam, plum, and orange. Initially, the grapes are strong, but a closer examination naturally transitions into a mixed berry jam-like nuance. A tartness then rises, transitioning from berry nuances to plum, followed by orange. Vanilla melds seamlessly into this complex aroma. A subtle sulfur nuance creates a thick, fragrant texture, with a hint of yogurt-like lactic acid. A powdery, nutty flavor reminiscent of wheat or grain spirits. - The sweet scent of white sugar creates an overall sweet structure. The bright oak scent, reminiscent of cypress, is quite prominent, and there is also a slight cinnamon-like stimulation. - It has a slightly nutty flavor like coconut meat and a hint of milk chocolate.
Вкус	88	Blackcurrant jam / raisins / grape jam / yellow / grape-flavored yogurt / orange peel / flour / nutmeg / cinnamon / cloves / white pepper / pineapple / Brazil nuts / almonds / walnuts / light oak / milk chocolate / smoky - Unlike the scent, it's quite violent and bursting with notes. The sensations are quite different when you put a large amount in your mouth compared to when you just sip, making it enjoyable to drink. - When poured in large quantities, berry nuances such as blackcurrant jam, raisin, and grape jam are strongly felt. A hint of sulfur is added to add weight, and a soft lactic acid flavor reminiscent of grape yogurt is also felt. - When sipped in small quantities, the grape or berry nuances are slightly less intense, and the bitter citrus notes, like orange peel, stand out more. The grainy, floury notes, combined with the bittersweetness of milk chocolate, create a cookie-dough-like sensation. The spice is quite strong. It has a complex blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and white pepper, leaving a tingling sensation on the tongue that can be a bit overwhelming. It's especially painful when consumed in large quantities. - Pineapple is somewhat palatable, blending with spice to create a savory pineapple. Added to this are bitter Brazil nuts, almond oil, and tannins reminiscent of walnut shells. Unlike the cypress-like aroma, there's a hint of bright oak. There's a hint of smoky, savory flavor.
Финиш	86	Blackcurrant / Blackcurrant Jam / Grape Skin / Brazil Nut / Walnut / Cinnamon / Clove / Dark Chocolate - The finish is of medium length. - From the beginning, the palate is strongly fragrant with berry nuances, reminiscent of blackcurrant and blackcurrant jam. This is complemented by a hint of grape skin-like tartness. - There's a hint of nuttiness mixed with the bitterness of Brazil nuts. There's also a hint of walnut oiliness. - The spice of cinnamon and cloves is felt just right. As the finish draws to a close, the nuance of dark chocolate gradually becomes stronger.

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Избранное	Бутылка	Цена	WB рейтинг	Регион / дистиллерия	Скидка	WA медиана	vs WA	Fair€	vs fair	Маркет WB	vs маркет	Наличие	Тип / объём	Магазин	WB связь
	Mortlach The Katana's Edge Diageo Special Releases 2023 58% ABV ex-Kanosuke Ex-Pinot Noir finish Whiskybase 70 cl	329.90 €	WB 85.5 151 оц. собр. 151/151	SpeysideMortlach	—	122.65 € 121.96 €–142.17 € · 3 из 14	-169.0%	78.00 €	-322.9%	234.95 €	-40.4%	в наличии склад: 2	—70 cl	AllesWhisky	WB #238715 не подтверждено (не exact)
	Mortlach The Katana's Edge Diageo Special Releases 2023 ex-Kanosuke Ex-Pinot Noir finish Whiskybase объём не указан	361 €	WB 85.5 151 оц. собр. 151/151	—Mortlach	—	—	—	—	—	234.95 €	-53.6%	в наличии	—	Potstill Vienna	WB #238715 не подтверждено (не exact)