Mac-Talla
Mac Talla Islay Single Malt Whisky Strata 15 Years 46 70cl
The echo of Islay over fifteen years of maturation: bourbon, Oloroso and the essence of the sea.
Mac-Talla Strata is the only age-stated single malt in the Morrison range: 15 years of maturation in bourbon casks and a minority percentage of Oloroso. Bottled at 46% without cold filtration or added colouring, it is an Islay of peated and creamy character with notable complexity for its price point.
Region
Islay
Volume
70 cl
ABV
46% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
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Tasting notes
Nose
Clean and evocative bonfire smoke. Sea breeze with notes of seaweed and shells. Blueberries, baked apple, apricot. Candied orange, liquorice root and a hint of toasted juniper. Acacia honey in the background.
Palate
Creamy entry reminiscent of crème brûlée and milk chocolate. The smoke returns with elegance. A persistent saline note. Honey and citrus towards the finish. Herbal touches of thyme. Oloroso influence in the form of plum and winter spices.
Finish
Long and warm, with black pepper and nutmeg. The smoke lingers alongside herbal notes and an impression of liquorice and toasted seaweed. Saline and mineral finish.
Editorial insight
There are Islay whiskies that demand effort. Mac-Talla Strata 15 is not one of them — and that is precisely its most sophisticated virtue. The peat is present — honest, unmistakably island-born — yet wrapped in a butter-and-crème-brûlée texture that makes it accessible without making it predictable. Fifteen years have smoothed the edges; the Oloroso has added depth without overshadowing the terroir. The echo that its name evokes resounds long and saline in the finish.
Heritage & character
The Morrison family has maintained for generations a deep relationship with Islay and the trade in Scotch whisky. Under the name Mac-Talla — 'echo' in Gaelic — the house articulates several expressions evoking different aspects of the island's landscape and character. Strata refers to the igneous rock strata along the Islay coast, a metaphor for the complexity built layer upon layer over time.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- Mac-Talla
- Category
- Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Origin
- Islay, Escocia
- Producer
- Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
- Volume
- 70 cl
- ABV
- 46% ABV
- Age
- 15 años
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- Scotch Whisky
Food pairings
Bottle design
Classic bottle of elegant profile, minimalist label in dark tones with Scottish Gaelic typography. An austere design reflecting the island heritage of Islay.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is Mac-Talla Strata 15 Year Old?
It is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky produced by Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers, with 15 years of maturation in ex-bourbon and Oloroso casks, bottled at 46% ABV without cold filtration and with natural colour. It belongs to the peated-creamy style characteristic of the island of Islay.
Is Mac-Talla Strata 15 a heavily peated whisky?
The peat level is medium: the smoke is clearly present — with bonfire and sea breeze notes — yet balanced by the creaminess of the bourbon casks and the fruit of the Oloroso. It is accessible even for those not accustomed to the most powerful Islay expressions.
What casks were used for Mac-Talla Strata?
Mac-Talla Strata 15 matures primarily in American ex-bourbon casks. Approximately 10% to 15% of the whisky comes from Oloroso casks, which add depth of dried fruit, plum and winter spices.
Is it a good bottle for a gift?
Yes. Mac-Talla Strata 15 combines a 15-year age statement with an accessible yet complex flavour profile. Its restrained presentation and premium price point make it an ideal gift for Scotch whisky connoisseurs.
Does Mac-Talla Strata have natural colour?
Yes. Mac-Talla Strata 15 is bottled without added colouring, meaning its golden-copper hue faithfully reflects the years of maturation.
Is Mac-Talla Strata 15 chill-filtered?
No. Mac-Talla Strata 15 Year Old is non chill-filtered, which preserves the full texture and aromatic compounds of the distillate.
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