Mortlach 12 Year Old Single Malt Speyside Scotch Whisky 750ml
The Beast of Dufftown
Mortlach is one of Speyside's oldest and most singular distilleries — founded in 1823 and long regarded as the secret backbone of Johnnie Walker blends. Its nickname, "The Beast of Dufftown," is well earned. Mortlach uses a uniquely complex 2.81 times distillation process across six stills of varying sizes, producing a spirit of extraordinary meatiness, richness, and depth that sets it apart from every other Speyside malt. The 12 Year Old is the distillery's most approachable expression — but make no mistake, there is nothing timid about it.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rich dried fruit, warm spice, and a distinctive meaty, savory depth with notes of dark chocolate, leather, and sherry sweetness
- Palate: Full-bodied and complex — stewed plum, toffee, cinnamon, and a bold, almost brooding richness that is unmistakably Mortlach
- Finish: Long and warming with lingering dried fruit, dark chocolate, and a satisfying savory warmth that fades slowly
Specs
- Distillery: Mortlach, Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland
- Age: 12 Years
- Distillation: 2.81x Distillation Process (6 Stills)
- Cask: European & American Oak Sherry-Seasoned Casks
- ABV: 43.4% / Proof: 86.8
- Size: 750ml
One of Speyside's most distinctive and underappreciated single malts — Mortlach 12 is a whisky of genuine character and depth. For those who want more than elegance from their Speyside dram, The Beast delivers.