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Mortlach Single Malt Whisky
Mortlach, a distillery that is very well regarded among whisky enthusiasts, is one of the best-kept secrets of the Scottish whisky world. The nickname 'The Beast of Dufftown' says a lot about the style you can expect, yet Mortlach is popular with both beginner and advanced whisky drinkers. One certainty is: this distillery produces world-class single malt.
All Mortlach whisky:
Unique distillation process
Most distilleries in Scotland distill their whisky twice. There are of course some exceptions, such as Auchentoshanand Springbankwhere the whisky is distilled three times. However, at Mortlach, they take a completely different approach: the whisky is distilled 2.81 times. But how is that even possible?
Of course, it all starts in the famous stillhouse of the distillery. What immediately stands out is that none of the six stills at Mortlach are exactly the same. Just that alone deviates from other Scottish whisky producers. By the way, one of those stills is affectionately called 'The Wee Witchie.' But it's the way those stills are used that gives Mortlach such a distinctive, 'meaty' flavor.
Through a complicated mathematical calculation, it has been determined that Mortlach distills its whisky 2.81 times. But in a nutshell, here’s how it works: the whisky is partially distilled twice (malty, grainy), three times (full fruity flavors), and four times (spicy). By combining these three variants, the bizarre 2.81 times distillation results.
History of Mortlach
Once there was a village called Mortlach, but that has long been swallowed up by Dufftown. This small place is sometimes referred to as the whisky capital of Scotland. With Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Mortlach counts Dufftown among its number of the most renowned names in the Scotch whisky industry. And there are even a handful of other distilleries located in and around the village.
Mortlach was founded in 1823 and was the first legal distillery in Dufftown. However, it was George Cowie and his son Alexander Cowie who elevated the distillery to great heights. They did this starting in the mid-1850s. Unfortunately, the origins of the unique distillation process are not known. Today, the distillery is owned by Diageo, which plans to double Mortlach's capacity.
Mortlach & Game of Thrones
One of the most popular modern whisky releases is the set of Game of Thrones whiskies.It's not that strange, as this television series may be the most watched show of this millennium. The adventures of the Stark, Lannister, and Targaryen families, the fight for the different kingdoms, and the threat north of the wall – millions of people were glued to the screen weekly.
Originally, Diageo released a set of 8 different Game of Thrones whiskies. Not long after, the cherry on the proverbial cake followed: the Mortlach Six Kingdoms, a 15-year-old single malt that matured in ex-sherry casks. This delicious whisky turned out to be a perfect dessert for both fans of the series and whisky lovers.
Buy Mortlach Whisky online
Mortlach has a beautiful range of different whiskies for sale, ranging from a 12-, 16-, and 20-year-old single malt, to even a very special 25-year edition. In our webshop you can choose from a beautiful selection of this cult distillery. Place your order now, and we will ensure that you quickly have your bottle at home.
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