MORTLACH 1989 Over 35 Years ARTIST #15 The Dark Side Of The Moon

Nose : Ample and elegant. Scents of wax, candied orange, roasted walnut, vanilla pod, and musk form an initial aromatic ensemble that is both profound and complex. With aeration, a delicate layer of salted butter caramel, bay leaf infusion, and Sichuan pepper gradually takes over the aromatic space.

Appearance : cuivre orangé à reflets verdâtres.

Palate : Rich and silky. Also infused (verbena, chamomile), the flavour palette is nobly spiced (saffron, cardamom), herbal (green tea), and compote-like. Gradually, honeyed (lavender) and fruity (pineapple, banana) notes bring remarkable softness and balance. Over time, cocoa powder spreads across the palate.

Overall : Long and stately. With a velvety texture (peach skin, Corinth grape), it evolves towards finely chocolatey, powdery, and spiced registers (ginger, clove, cinnamon). Revisiting the wax polish notes from the initial nose, the retro-olfaction returns gracefully to malty and saffron-rich territory. Just as refined, the empty glass is waxy.