Whisky Mortlach 8 Anni 2006 Douglas Mc Gibbons 70cl

Mortlach

Format: 70 cl

-24%


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Technical information
Producer Mortlach
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Notes of dried fruit, spices, light peat
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 46.0%
Type of cask Ex-sherry oak casks
Aging 8 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper pot stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Non chill-filtered
Color Golden amber
Consumption At room temperature, neat or with a drop of water

The Mortlach 8 Year Old 2006 Whisky, bottled by Douglas McGibbons, is a powerful testimony to the mastery of traditional Scottish distillation. Distilled in the year 2006 and aged for 8 years, this whisky presents a surprising complexity given its young age. With its 46% alcohol volume, it offers a perfect balance between intensity and smoothness.

The Mortlach distillery, located in the heart of the Speyside region, is renowned for its unique approach to distillation, which involves partial triple distillation. This method imparts the whisky with a particular richness and complexity, distinctive of Mortlach. On the nose, the whisky releases notes of ripe fruit and sweet malt, with a touch of wood spices derived from its aging in oak casks.

On the palate, the Mortlach 8 Year Old reveals itself as full and rounded, with hints of caramel, vanilla, and a fine note of chocolate, concluding with a long and slightly spicy finish. This whisky is ideal for those seeking an authentic and vigorous expression of Speyside, capable of offering an intense and memorable tasting experience.

Distillery

Mortlach

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Mortlach.

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
Country Scotland
Region Speyside
Founded 1823

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.

Raw materials

malted barley

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

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