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Mortlach 16 years Single Malt

fruity malty
3.8
(6)€80Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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Mortlach has run since 1823, the first licensed distillery in Dufftown. Locals nicknamed it 'The Beast of Dufftown' for its big, meaty spirit. The secret sits in the stillhouse. Mortlach distils its whisky a famous 2.81 times, a tangled routine the team simply call 'The Way'. This 16-year-old is the Distiller's Dram, a nod to the original 1992 release. Sherry casks layer in cherry, apricot and dark dried fruit over a savoury, malty core. Marzipan and warm oak spice round it off. Pour it neat and let those deep flavours unfold slowly in the glass.

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Mortlach

Mortlach is a distillery located in the Speyside region of Scotland, known for its distinct and full-bodied whiskies. Mortlach is unique in that it uses a complex distillation process that involves three wash stills and three spirit stills, which produces a rich and meaty whisky with a robust flavor profile. This process has earned Mortlach the nickname "The Beast of Dufftown." The distillery produces a range of whiskies, including the Mortlach 12 Year Old, the Mortlach 16 Year Old, and the Mortlach 20 Year Old, which have all won numerous awards and accolades for their quality. Interestingly, Mortlach was a favourite of whisky icon, Johnnie Walker, who used the distillery's whiskies as a key component in some of his most famous blends.

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About the Mortlach 16 years Single Malt

Mortlach 16 years Single Malt is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Speyside region of Scotland. The Mortlach distillery sits in Dufftown and has been making whisky since 1823. It was the first licensed distillery in the town. Drinkers know it by an affectionate nickname, 'The Beast of Dufftown'. That name comes from the rich, meaty character of the spirit. This 16-year-old single malt is a fine place to meet that bold style. The heart of Mortlach is its unusual distillation. The spirit is run a remarkable 2.81 times through a complex set of six stills. The distillery team call this routine simply 'The Way'. No other Scotch whisky is made quite like it. This partial extra distillation builds the weight and depth that fans love. It is the engine behind the muscular, savoury core of every Mortlach 16 years Single Malt. This bottling is known as the Distiller's Dram. It revives the spirit of the original 16-year-old first released back in 1992. Maturation happens in a mix of first-fill and refill sherry casks. That sherry influence brings a wide sweep of fruity flavour. Expect cherry, apricot and plump berries alongside rich dried fruit and date. A thread of orange and fresh fruit keeps things lively and bright. The palate is where this Speyside single malt truly earns its reputation. Sweet marzipan and soft banana meet caramel and gentle cinnamon. Underneath sits a malty, savoury backbone with hints of coffee and black tea. Warm oak spice carries the long, satisfying finish. It is complex without being heavy. Drink it neat to let each layer come forward at its own pace. Mortlach rewards anyone curious about how distillation shapes flavour. It is a whisky with real history and a genuinely distinctive method. The brand suits sherry-cask lovers and seekers of bold Speyside character. Serve it neat in a tulip glass and give it a moment to open. Every glass tells the story of Dufftown's original distillery.