Distillery: Mortlach
Whisky Type: Single Malt
Region: Speyside
Strength: 43.4%
Casks: Refill American Oak casks
Availability: Limited quantity worldwide
Bottle Size: 500ml
Described by Dave Broom as “The Beast of Dufftown” due to its robust, umami-rich character, little known Mortlach may be the best kept secret in the world of single malt whisky.
As this particular release was discontinued in 2018 there is very limited stock available globally which ensures that it will retain its value if purchased for collection/investment purposes.
Flavour Profile: Aroma
Toffee and herbal notes leap out of the glass, salted caramel, candied orange, sponge cake and spiced butter following.
Flavour Profile: Palate
Light and delicate, it's quite fruity and spicy, with sharp pineapple and apple chews joined by cinnamon syrup and oak
Flavour Profile: Finish
Earth, gentle wood spice and very old, polished oak.