The Mortlach distillery was the first to be licensed within Dufftown, being founded by James Findlater, Donald Mackintosh and Alex Gordon in 1823. It passed briefly into the hands of the Grant brothers of Glen Grant fame who gutted the buildings and used the equipment for their distillery in Rothes. It was George Cowie and his son Alexander who, from the 1850s on, recommenced whisky production and steered Mortlach to a pre-eminent position as a blending malt. This 12 year old single malt has been matured in both European and American Oak casks to enhance the distinctively rich and robust character that makes Mortlach whiskies legendary.
Tasting Notes
Nose- Dense, elegant & intriguing. Dried fruit, cedarwood, leather, and tobacco.
Palate- Robust palate with a coating of oiliness. Aromatic citrus. Hints of wood spice opening into a dark, meatiness of barbecue pork crackling. Berries, jam & cocoa nibs add brightness.
Finish-Deep and complex, with gingerbread, raisin, and a hint of liquorice.
The Mortlach distillery was the first to be licensed within Dufftown, being founded by James Findlater, Donald Mackintosh and Alex Gordon in 1823. It passed briefly into the hands of the Grant brothers of Glen Grant fame who gutted the buildings and used the equipment for their distillery in Rothes. It was George Cowie and his son Alexander who, from the 1850s on, recommenced whisky production and steered Mortlach to a pre-eminent position as a blending malt. This 12 year old single malt has been matured in both European and American Oak casks to enhance the distinctively rich and robust character that makes Mortlach whiskies legendary.
Tasting Notes
Nose- Dense, elegant & intriguing. Dried fruit, cedarwood, leather, and tobacco.
Palate- Robust palate with a coating of oiliness. Aromatic citrus. Hints of wood spice opening into a dark, meatiness of barbecue pork crackling. Berries, jam & cocoa nibs add brightness.
Finish-Deep and complex, with gingerbread, raisin, and a hint of liquorice.
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