Mortlach
The Beast of Dufftown
Founded in 1823, Mortlach was the first distillery in Dufftown — a town that would eventually house seven distilleries. The unique partial triple distillation system evolved organically over time as stills were added without removing old ones.
The result is a complex flow of spirit through six stills in a way that creates multiple distillation paths — some spirit is distilled 2.5 times, some 2.8 times. It's wonderfully eccentric and produces a spirit of unmatched depth.
The Story
Founded 1823
The Mortlach Style
Rich, meaty, and intensely complex. The unique 2.81 distillation creates layers of flavour — dark fruit, game, chocolate, and a savoury depth you won't find elsewhere in Speyside.
Signature Notes
Mortlach 16 Year Old
The Beast unleashed — dark, meaty, and extraordinarily complex. One of Speyside's most powerful single malts.
Whiskies from Mortlach
2 expressions in our collection · Average rating: 4.3
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