Mortlach 12 Year Old The Wee Witchie

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The 12-year-old from the Dufftown distillery famed for its '2.81 times' distillation. Rich and robust, with charred toffee, dark chocolate and cherry jam.

Details

Brand	Mortlach
Distillery	Mortlach
Origin	Scotland / Speyside
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	43.4%
Cask	European and American oak casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Rich and deep, balancing oak and sandalwood, with charred toffee, red berries and light spice.
Palate: Sweet and spicy — demerara sugar, dark chocolate, cherry jam and a touch of tobacco.
Finish: Smooth and dry, with bitter plum.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
On the rocks

Sip it neat to appreciate the weighty spirit. The producer recommends adding water, which brings out the sweetness and the distillery's character.

Food pairing

Roast beef, venison and other red meats, or dark chocolate.

Background & production

Made at Mortlach, the first licensed distillery in Dufftown, Speyside. Founded in 1823, it is now owned by Diageo.

Spirit is made with the '2.81' distillation regime, travelling along different paths through three wash stills and three spirit stills to create a rich, robust character. 'The Wee Witchie' is the nickname of the distillery's smallest — yet most essential — still.

The 12 Year Old is matured in a combination of European oak ex-sherry casks and American oak ex-bourbon casks, and bottled at 43.4% ABV.