Description
Mortlach 12 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky produced at the Mortlach Distillery in Dufftown, Speyside. Known as “The Beast of Dufftown” due to its robust character, it is crafted using a complex, precise 2.81 times distillation process and aged for 12 years in a combination of European and American oak casks, including ex-sherry and ex-bourbon barrels. This expression delivers a rich, meaty, and richly sherried profile balancing dried fruit sweetness and deep oak spice.
Food Pairing: Roasted ribeye steak, braised beef short ribs, dark chocolate tarts, venison, or aged cheddar cheese.
Tasting Notes : Deep amber gold in appearance with a full-bodied, heavy, and coating mouthfeel.
Nose : Rich dried fruit, dark caramel, toasted oak, subtle umami and savory notes, and light baking spices.
Palate : Full and muscular with notes of dark berries, sweet malt, toffee, leather, cinnamon, and warm wood spice.
Finish : Long, satisfying, and dry with lingering notes of dark chocolate, oak tannins, and subtle pepper.
Serve : Serve neat at room temperature in a Glencairn glass, or add a few drops of water to unlock deeper fruit and savory aromas.
