Mortlach 12 Years [700ML]

Description

James Findlater established Mortlach in 1823 and was the first legal distillery in Dufftown. Mortlach Distillery is a distiller of Speyside single malt Scotch whisky in Dufftown, Moray, Scotland. It was also the only distillery in Dufftown until Glenfiddich was founded in 1887. Glenfiddich founder William Grant worked at Mortlach distillery for 20 years prior to this. In 1923, John Walker & Sons bought the distillery and much of its whisky was used in their blends since then. Only in 2014, owner Diageo launched four luxury single malts under the Mortlach brand name, Mortlach Rare Old, Mortlach Special Strength, Mortlach 18 Years and Mortlach 25 Years.

Mortlach has been described by whisky connoisseurs as “The Beast of Dufftown”, for its rich and powerful flavours, produced in an astonishingly complicated and unique distillation process whom connoisseurs have attempted to explain as ‘2.81 Distilled’. The whisky is a key component in several Johnnie Walker bottlings, while Diageo also markets four of Mortlach’s single malts.

Mortlach 12 Years, The Wee Witchie is a Speyside single malt released by Diageo. Wee Witchie is the name of a tiny still that distils a portion of this whisky. It is double matured in American ex-bourbon and European ex-sherry casks and bottled at 43.4% ABV. Mortlach’s exceptional flavour bridges the gap between bold flavours without big smoke. Discover the best-kept secrets of Mortlach while stocks last!

TO THE EYE

Dandelion. This wonderful colour comes from the unique distillation process called ‘2.81 distillation’.

TO THE NOSE

Honey, dried orchard fruit, spice, malt, yellow raisins and bits of pear juice, cocoa and cinnamon.

TO THE TONGUE

Toffee, dried orchard fruit, spice, malt, yellow raisins and a bit of vanilla, cocoa and buttery nuts.

TO THE END

Charred raisins and sultanas, sharp apples and their skin. This sweetens and becomes lingering tarte Tatin.