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Mortlach 26 years Special Release

malty spicy
4.3
(1)€1,700Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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Mortlach earned the nickname The Beast of Dufftown, and this 26-year-old shows why. The distillery follows a strange formula set in 1897. It distills its spirit 2.81 times, partly through a tiny still called the Wee Witchie. The result is dense and meaty, a malt with real muscle. Long years in sherry-seasoned casks layer on dried fruit and a warming spice. Expect baking spice, brown sugar and a curl of tobacco. There is orange and lemon brightness too. Pour it neat and let the weight settle. This is old whisky that still carries plenty of fire.

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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 26 years Special Release

Mortlach 26 years Special Release is a single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside in Scotland. It comes from Mortlach, the first licensed distillery in the famous whisky town of Dufftown. The distillery opened in 1823 and built its reputation on a heavy, savoury style. Mortlach is known as The Beast of Dufftown. The name fits a spirit that is rich, meaty and full-bodied. A big part of that comes from an unusual method. The distillery distills its whisky 2.81 times, using a small still nicknamed the Wee Witchie. Alexander Cowie set this formula in 1897, and it still runs today. This Mortlach 26 years Special Release was matured in first-fill Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry-seasoned oak casks. That long sherry influence shapes the whole dram. You get layers of dried fruit, raisin and a deep brown sugar sweetness. Warm baking spice runs underneath. On the palate, fresh fruit lifts the heavier notes. Look for orange and lemon against the malty core. A thread of tobacco and gentle spice carries the finish a long way. At 53.3% the whisky stays bold and concentrated. This aged single malt rewards slow drinking. Enjoy it neat to feel its full weight and texture. The brown sugar and dried fruit give it a deep, dessert-like core. The tobacco and baking spice keep the finish long and warm. This is a rare, fully matured release for serious malt lovers. Mortlach 26 years Special Release is bottled in tiny numbers. It suits collectors and anyone who loves a robust, sherried Speyside style.