Raw materials
malted barley
Distillery
Mortlach
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Mortlach is a Scottish single malt producer located in Dufftown, in Speyside. Celebrated for its robust character and for a unique distillation process that contributes to a rich, flavorful profile.
whisky
single malt Scotch
Speyside whisky
producer known for sherry-cask maturations
Producer range
Producer range Mortlach
Spirit categories
whisky
single malt Scotch
Speyside whisky
producer known for sherry-cask maturations
Representative products
Whisky Mortlach 12Y 70cl - Gift box
Whisky Mortlach 14Y 70cl - Gift box
Whisky Mortlach 16Y 70cl - Gift box
Whisky Mortlach 8 Years 2006 Douglas Mc Gibbons 70cl
Whisky Signatory Mortlach 2008 61,2% Cl.70 - Gift box
Casks and ageing vessels
sherry casks
ex-bourbon casks
refill casks
French oak (finish)
Bordeaux wine casks (finish)
Calvados casks (finish)
Guatemalan rum casks (finish)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Production of single malt according to the traditional Scottish method: fermentation and distillation on historic stills integrated by the particular partial distillation regime (attributed the value "2.81"), with condensation via worm tubs. Maturations are carried out in different types of casks, selected according to the desired final expression.
Distillation
Traditional procedure with a "partial-triple" distillation regime producing a new make commonly described as distillate 2.81; use of worm tubs for condensation, which impart structure and salinity to the spirit.
Ageing
Maturations in various types of casks depending on the expression: refill and first-fill casks are used, with extensive use of sherry casks for some references; certain special releases are finished in French oak or other selected woods/finishings.
Producer history Mortlach
Mortlach was established as the first licensed distillery in Dufftown following early 19th-century excise reforms. The site was officially founded around 1823 and developed through the 19th century by the Cowie family: in particular Alexander Cowie is credited with refining the original distillation regime that still characterises the brand. Over time Mortlach has also been used in major blends and, under its current ownership/management, has been relaunched on the single malt market with an official range of bottlings and premium releases.
Production philosophy
The production philosophy favours tradition and intensity: preserving historic techniques (such as worm tubs and the particular distillation cycle) to achieve a full-bodied, complex spirit that responds well to maturation in characterful casks.
Territory
Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland: an area well suited to single malt production with a strong tradition of sherry cask ageing and scotch blends.
Mortlach
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