Mortlach
Rare Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
750 ml
Stylish fruit and floral notes on the nose introduce a rich, complex, energetic palate and a pleasantly drying finish.
Stylish fruit and floral notes on the nose introduce a rich, complex, energetic palate and a pleasantly drying finish.
95 PTS DRAFT MAGAZINE Pours a bright, deep gold with a playful, bubbly white head that endures. From its thick top, a sweet, caramel, earthy hop aroma unfolds with hints of dark fruit and biscuit.
An ode to the smallest yet most essential of our six copper stills–"The Wee Witchie"–our Mortlach 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been distilled 0.81 times more than Scotch tradition, graced with a touch of magic from "The Wee Witchie". First forged over 120 years ago, we've ensured every dent and detail of our smallest still remains unchanged, because it is within this copper chamber that the specific richness of taste has earned Mortlach the reputation as "The Beast of Dufftown". Sweet and spicy with notes of dark chocolate, cherry jam and light tobacco, this award-winning Scotch Whisky has been double cask matured in both European and American oak to enhance the distinctively rich and robust character that makes Mortlach whiskies legendary. Our 12 year old whisky is best served neat or on the rocks with a few drops of water to release the beastly complexity. Established in 1823, the Mortlach distillery was the first legal distillery in Dufftown, and it has long continued to set the standard. To this day, this unique Speyside owes much to the brave vision of its greatest owners–George Cowie and his son Dr. Alexander Mitchell Cowie, who pioneered the complex '2.81 distillation' process. Refined and elegant, Mortlach stands out among its regional counterparts: a wild child overlaying the traditional sweeter notes with an intensity of flavor. Please drink responsibly.
Originally used as the symbol of Alexander Cowie's rare and special aged private stock release in 1909, we've resurrected the "Blue Seal" to mark our Mortlach 20 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This rich and beautiful single malt whisky has been matured in a combination of Refill Casks and ex-Sherry casks to tame "The Beast of Dufftown" into smooth submission and mellow complexity. Our "Cowie's Blue Seal" whisky presents dried fruit and cedar aromas with hints of wood spice and crackling barbecue pork that are complemented by notes of jam and cocoa nibs. Chosen from barrels deemed to be of exceptional quality from the Mortlach reserves, this award-winning whisky is best served neat to allow the flavor and complexity to shine through. Established in 1823, the Mortlach distillery was the first legal distillery in Dufftown, and it has long continued to set the standard. To this day, this unique Speyside owes much to the brave vision of its greatest owners–George Cowie and his son Dr. Alexander Mitchell Cowie, who pioneered the complex '2.81 distillation' process. Refined and elegant, Mortlach stands out among its regional counterparts: a wild child overlaying the traditional sweeter notes with an intensity of flavor. Please drink responsibly.
For 70 years, Mortlach was the best kept secret in the world of whisky. Used as the cornerstone of some of the 20th Century's most iconic Scotch Whisky blends, we decided it was time to unleash "The Beast of Dufftown" and release our Mortlach 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky so a fortunate few could enjoy Mortlach unadulterated and at its most elegant. Inspired by the iconic first bottling in 1992, our 16 year old whisky has been matured in only Sherry casks to impart an earthy aroma, rich notes of apricot and honey and a light, leathery spiciness. This complex whisky is best served over a single blocked ice cube to enhance its spicy richness. Established in 1823, the Mortlach distillery was the first legal distillery in Dufftown, and it has long continued to set the standard. To this day, this unique Speyside owes much to the brave vision of its greatest owners–George Cowie and his son Dr. Alexander Mitchell Cowie, who pioneered the complex '2.81 distillation' process. Refined and elegant, Mortlach stands out among its regional counterparts: a wild child overlaying the traditional sweeter notes with an intensity of flavor. Please drink responsibly.