Mac-Talla Mara Islay Single Malt Whisky

Name: Mac-Talla Mara Islay Single Malt Whisky
Brand: Morrison Distillers
SKU: MT-MAR-ISM-582
Price: 56.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Key Facts About This Whisky

Bottler: Morrison Distillers

Range: Mac-Talla

Region: Islay, Scotch

Cask Type: American Oak

Alcohol by Volume: 58.2%

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill-filtration

Bottle Size: 700ml

Awards: Silver Medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2021, Gold Medal at Meingingers International Spirits Awards 2023

Mac-Talla Mara Scotch Tasting Notes

Official tasting notes

Nose: Intense bonfire smoke with hints of citrus zest.

Palate: Smoked barbecue meat, charred oak and a long powerful finish. Intense and smoky for those adventurous palates.

Ed's review

Colour: Natural colour; pale straw. Thickly coats my glass, with multiple legs running down the side of the glass in parallel.

Nose: Marzipan and almonds. Pebbles on the wet sand of the beach. Peat smoke from the nearby campfire. Soft citrus fruits, including lemon. At 58.2% the alcohol is very well integrated on the nose, with no alcohol burn.

Palate: Medium to full mouthfeel, with a pleasing oiliness that coats the mouth. More of that almond marzipan, balanced against gentle citrus fruits. Islay peat smoke, working well against the almond and citrus. There’s a creaminess to this whisky, vanilla cream, perhaps the combination of the ABV and the cask.

Finish: Medium to long finish with vanilla, oak a touch of spice and warmth.

You can find the full review of MacTalla Mara here.

About MacTalla Mara

MacTalla Mara is an Islay single malt scotch whisky. It takes the drinker on a journey across the island, showcasing the variety and depth of tastes that Islay has to offer. The Morrison family have a long-standing history with this island and their knowledge and expertise ensure the highest quality of every single drop of whisky that is bottled under the Mac-Talla brand.

Mac-Talla Mara reflects the shores of Islay where two worlds collide: the wild fiery sea and the unforgiving land. Bold and brave, powerful and smoky. The spirit of Islay, and the taste of Mara.

Shipping and taxes

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Meet the family

The Morrisons

The Morrison's are one of the oldest whisky families in Scotland. The dynasty started in the 18th century when they were grocers. Over the centuries since, they have grown into whisky brokers, blenders, and distillers. Today they are known as Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers and are led by Jamie and Brian Morrison.

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