Mortlach 12 years The Wee Witchie - WEEKLY WHISKY DEAL
Mortlach 12 years The Wee Witchie - WEEKLY WHISKY DEAL
Mortlach 12 years The Wee Witchie - WEEKLY WHISKY DEAL
Mortlach 12 years The Wee Witchie - WEEKLY WHISKY DEAL
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Mortlach 12 years The Wee Witchie

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery / brand Mortlach
Country Scotland
Region Speyside
Content Size 0.7 liter
Alc/vol 43.4%
Age 12 years
Cask type Sherry and Bourbon Casks
Flavour Profiles Mild and refined
EAN 5000281054674
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€ 64,95
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Description

Mortlach 12 years The Wee Witchie

An ode to Mortlach's smallest, yet most essential still, the 'Wee Witchie'. This 12-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky was double-matured in casks of both European and American oak to underscore the unmistakably rich and robust character that makes Mortlach whiskies so legendary.

Tasting note

Colour

Full amber.

Nose

Rich and deep. A balance of oak and sandalwood. Light spice, charred toffee and red berries.

Taste

Sweet and spicy. Notes of demerara sugar, dark chocolate, cherry jam, light tobacco. Classic characteristics of Mortlach meatiness.

Finish

Smooth and dry, with a palate of bitter plum.

Mortlach Distillery

Mortlach Distillery is located in Dufftown, in the famous Speyside region of Scotland, an area known for its rich whisky tradition. Founded in 1823, Mortlach was the first legal distillery in Dufftown and has since built a reputation for producing powerful and complex whiskies.

A unique feature of Mortlach is its use of a complicated distillation process often referred to as 2.81 times distillation. This process, in which different parts of the spirit are re-distilled in different combinations, gives Mortlach whisky its distinctive robust and full flavour profile. The distillery uses six copper pot stills and draws its water from the nearby Dulla Burn.

Mortlach whiskies are known for their rich and intense flavours, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate and a hint of spiciness. The whiskies are mainly matured in ex-bourbon and sherry casks, which contributes to the complex aromas. These unique production methods and focus on quality have earned Mortlach a special place in the hearts of whisky connoisseurs worldwide.

Mortlach Distillery

Mortlach was founded in 1823 on the site of an earlier illicit distillery and became the first officially licensed distillery in Dufftown. Engineer George Cowie joined the business in 1853. His son Alexander later took control and, working with architect Charles Doig, expanded Mortlach in 1897. The number of stills was doubled and a private railway connection was added, establishing the foundations of the distillery as it is still known today.

Alexander Cowie also developed the exceptionally complex distillation method described as 2.81 times distillation. Different portions of the spirit follow their own routes through the six stills before being combined. Traditional worm tubs limit copper contact during condensation and help preserve the weight of the new make spirit.

For many years, Mortlach was mainly valued as a powerful component for blended Scotch. Its first official single malt did not appear until 1992, as part of the Flora & Fauna range. The full, robust style, with dark fruit, spice, umami and meaty notes, earned Mortlach the nickname ‘The Beast of Dufftown’.

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