description Mortlach 12 Year Old Overview
Mortlach 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is matured in American oak casks, resulting in a rich and full-bodied spirit known for its pronounced sherry influence and notes of dried fruit, spice, and dark chocolate.
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What makes the distillation process at Mortlach unique?
Mortlach utilizes a highly complex 2.81 distillation method involving six specific stills, including one famously known as 'The Wee Witchie'. This unique process creates an incredibly rich and meaty spirit that is often referred to as the 'Beast of Dufftown'.
What casks are used for the Mortlach 12 Year Old?
The standard Mortlach 12 Year Old (often known as the 'Wee Witchie' expression) is aged entirely in ex-bourbon casks to highlight the distillery's pure character. This bourbon cask maturation allows the spirit's heavy, savory, and fruity notes to shine without overwhelming sherry influence.
Who owns the Mortlach distillery?
Mortlach is currently owned by the multinational beverage alcohol company Diageo. It is considered one of the absolute crown jewels of Diageo's extensive Scotch whisky portfolio and forms a key part of their Classic Malts collection.
Where is Mortlach distilled?
The Mortlach distillery is located in Dufftown, a town in the heart of the Speyside region of Scotland. Dufftown is historically known as the whisky capital of the world, and Mortlach was the very first legal distillery to open there in 1823.
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