Whisky Mortlach 12 Years
Mortlach 12 Years, Speyside(Scotland), Single Malt, Scotch Whisky
Tasting notes for the Mortlach "The Wee Witchie" 12 YO - Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- EYE: The Mortlach "The Wee Witchie" 12 Years comes alive in the glass with a deep amber color, reminiscent of polished copper. Its crystal-clear clarity is accompanied by golden reflections, promising a visual experience as beautiful as it is mysterious.
- NOSE: This single malt unveils an intriguing aromatic profile. Whiffs of wild honey intertwine with spicy notes of cinnamon and cloves. Delicate hints of yellow-fleshed fruits gradually emerge, offering an incredible olfactory complexity.
- MOUTH: The "Wee Witchie" cuvée reveals the full richness of its character. Flavors of rich malt and toasted cereals intertwine with touches of creamy vanilla. The texture, both robust and velvety, creates an enchanting experience, highlighting the artisanal mastery of the Mortlach distillery.
In short: This 12-year Mortlach, nicknamed "The Wee Witchie", has cast a spell on us with its subtle balance between sweetness and intensity. Its complex aromatic palette and elegant palate make it a wise choice for enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable Scotch experience. Pair it with some traditional Scottish haggis, salmon sushi, or even a caramelized apple tart.
Other cuvées from this distillery: Mortlach Special Release, Mortlach 25 YO "Gordan & MacPhail", Mortlach "The Katana's Edge", Mortlach 12 YO, Mortlach 16 YO "The Beast of Dufftown", Mortlach 15 YO "Six Kingdoms" Game of Thrones Limited Edition, Mortlach 20 YO "Cowie's Blue Seal"...
Data sheet
- Format
- 70 cl
- % vol.
- 43,4%
- Packing
- Individual case
- Origin
- Speyside, Scotland
- Type
- Scotch
- Maturation
- 12 years
- Distillery
- Mortlach
- Subtype
- Single Malt
Whisky with a strong personnality
Mortlach was the name of the village which grew around the abbey of the same name, founded by Saint Moluag in the 7th century. With the construction of Dufftown in 1817, the old name was almost entirely forgottenn - except for the whisky distillery.
The Mortlach distillery was officially founded in 1823 on the site of a former illicit distillery - becoming Dufftown's first legal distillery. Today it is the epicenter of Speyside whiskey distilling. George Cowie and his son Alexander, from the 1850's onward, resumed whiskey production and propelled Mortlach to the forefront of the blended malt business. It was even one of the very few spirits distilleries authorized to produce alcohol during the Second World War, until 1944.
Performing a partial triple distillation, and benefiting from an old-fashioned "worm tube" condensation system, which it shares with the Talisker and Edradour distilleries, Mortlach produces a very delicate distillate. We often speak of "2,8 distillations" because the single malt produced is a blend of 80% triple distillation and 20% double distillation. Like many malt distilleries of the Diageo group, which bought Mortlach through its subsidiary John Walker, few official bottlings exist, except under the Flora & Fauna and Rare Malt product lines, released in the 1990's.
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