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First forged over 120 years ago, we've ensured every dent and detail of our smallest still remains unchanged, because it is within this copper chamber that the specific richness of taste has earned Mortlach the reputation as \"The Beast of Dufftown\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet and spicy with notes of dark chocolate, cherry jam and light tobacco, this Scotch Whisky has been double cask matured in both European and American oak to enhance the distinctively rich and robust character that makes Mortlach whiskies legendary. Our 12 year old whisky is best served neat or on the rocks with a few drops of water to release the beastly complexity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 1823, the Mortlach distillery was the first legal distillery in Dufftown, and it has long continued to set the standard. To this day, this unique Speyside owes much to the brave vision of its greatest owners–George Cowie and his son Dr. Alexander Mitchell Cowie, who pioneered the complex '2.81 distillation' process. Refined and elegant, Mortlach stands out among its regional counterparts: a wild child overlaying the traditional sweeter notes with an intensity of flavor.","brand":"Mortlach Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742121230569,"sku":"mortlach-12YR","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/mortlach-12-year-old-573736.jpg?v=1707626378"},{"product_id":"mortlach-20-year-old","title":"Mortlach 20 Year Old","description":"Originally used as the symbol of Alexander Cowie's rare and special aged private stock release in 1909, we've resurrected the \"Blue Seal\" to mark our Mortlach 20 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This rich and beautiful single malt whisky has been matured in a combination of Refill Casks and ex-Sherry casks to tame \"The Beast of Dufftown\" into smooth submission and mellow complexity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur \"Cowie's Blue Seal\" whisky presents dried fruit and cedar aromas with a balanced combination of pepper and cinnamon spice with smooth, mellow vanilla oak. Chosen from barrels deemed to be of exceptional quality from the Mortlach reserves, this whisky is best served neat to allow the flavor and complexity to shine through. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 1823, the Mortlach distillery was the first legal distillery in Dufftown, and it has long continued to set the standard. To this day, this unique Speyside owes much to the brave vision of its greatest owners–George Cowie and his son Dr. Alexander Mitchell Cowie, who pioneered the complex '2.81 distillation' process. 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Used as the cornerstone of some of the 20th Century's most iconic Scotch Whisky blends, we decided it was time to unleash \"The Beast of Dufftown\" and release our Mortlach 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky so a fortunate few could enjoy Mortlach unadulterated and at its most elegant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspired by the iconic first bottling in 1992, our 16 year old whisky has been matured in only Sherry casks to impart an earthy aroma, rich notes of apricot and honey and a light, leathery spiciness. This complex whisky is best served over a single blocked ice cube to enhance its spicy richness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished in 1823, the Mortlach distillery was the first legal distillery in Dufftown, and it has long continued to set the standard. To this day, this unique Speyside owes much to the brave vision of its greatest owners–George Cowie and his son Dr. Alexander Mitchell Cowie, who pioneered the complex '2.81 distillation' process. Refined and elegant, Mortlach stands out among its regional counterparts: a wild child overlaying the traditional sweeter notes with an intensity of flavor.","brand":"Mortlach Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742338744553,"sku":"mortlach-16YR","price":120.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/mortlach-16-year-old-725460.jpg?v=1707641784"},{"product_id":"game-of-thrones-past-present-future-mortlach-15-year-old","title":"Game Of Thrones Past Present \u0026 Future Mortlach 15 Year Old","description":"Game of Thrones Mortlach 15 Year Old Past Present \u0026amp; Future is a single malt scotch whisky that has been aged for 15 years and finished in ex-bourbon casks.","brand":"Mortlach Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742921326825,"sku":"GOT-mortlach","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/game-of-thrones-past-present-future-mortlach-15-year-old-784072.jpg?v=1707639229"},{"product_id":"game-of-thrones-six-kingdoms-mortlach-15-year-old","title":"Game Of Thrones Six Kingdoms Mortlach 15 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eGame of Thrones Six Kingdoms Mortlach 15 is a single malt scotch whisky that has been aged for 15 years and finished in ex-bourbon casks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mortlach Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43742928109801,"sku":"GOT-six-kingdoms-mortlach","price":214.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/game-of-thrones-six-kingdoms-mortlach-15-year-old-299378.jpg?v=1707629778"},{"product_id":"mortlach-13-year-old-special-release-2021","title":"Mortlach 13 Year Old Special Release 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs our fable goes, when darkness falls and the sapphire glow of the full moon lights up the sky, a lone beast stirs amidst the shadows. As the singing stills of Mortlach begin to play their haunting melody, a howl breaks and rings in unison. The beast leaves no trace but his formidable song, vibrating throughout the distillery, gives Mortlach its extraordinary, magnetic nature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a stirring song this spirit sings: the meaty, woody aromas of this whisky pitch-perfect, every sense heightened in anticipation. The pleasure builds, as smoothness envelops you before savoury spiciness, embraced by intense vanilla sweetness, races across the tongue. All the while, the clear siren song of virgin oak soars above the rich melody. A glorious tantalizing finish leaves the palate dry and lights the dark and deepening night.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mortlach Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43743625969897,"sku":"mortlach-13Y-2021-SR","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/mortlach-13-year-old-special-release-2021-400912.jpg?v=1707626379"},{"product_id":"mortlach-30-year-old-midnight-malt","title":"Mortlach 30 Year Old Midnight Malt","description":"\u003cp\u003eMortlach is the first legal distillery in Dufftown, the vital epicenter of whisky production, and a magnet for others to this day. 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