Mortlach 12 Year Old

Mortlach 12 Year Old The Wee Witchie is a rich and powerful Speyside single malt from one of Dufftown's most distinctive distilleries. Known for its unusually full-bodied spirit, Mortlach has developed a cult following among whisky enthusiasts looking for something deeper and more robust than the classic light and fruity Speyside style.

Matured for 12 years in a combination of European and American oak casks, The Wee Witchie showcases Mortlach's characteristic richness, combining dark fruit, sweetness, spice and savoury complexity.

The Famous 2.81 Distillation

What makes Mortlach particularly unusual is its complex distillation process. The distillery famously describes its spirit as being distilled 2.81 times, using six stills in a carefully designed system that creates the dense and characterful spirit for which Mortlach is renowned.

The name “The Wee Witchie” refers to Mortlach's smallest still, an important part of this distinctive distillation process.

Rich, Dark and Complex

On the nose, Mortlach 12 Year Old reveals layers of dark fruit, caramel and toasted oak, accompanied by warming spice and subtle savoury notes.

The palate is full-bodied and satisfyingly rich. Sweet dried fruits and caramel mingle with vanilla, oak spice and darker chocolate-like flavours. Beneath the sweetness lies the unmistakable robust character associated with Mortlach, adding considerable depth and complexity.

The finish is warming and persistent, with lingering fruit, spice, oak and rich malt.

Discover “The Beast of Dufftown”

Mortlach is sometimes referred to as “The Beast of Dufftown”, and the 12 Year Old provides an excellent introduction to why the distillery earned this reputation. It is muscular and complex while remaining approachable enough to explore without requiring decades of whisky experience.

Enjoy it neat to experience its full-bodied character, or add a small amount of water to reveal additional layers of fruit and sweetness.

For whisky drinkers seeking a rich and distinctive Speyside single malt, Mortlach 12 Year Old The Wee Witchie is an excellent place to start.

Distillery: Mortlach
Expression: The Wee Witchie
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Age: 12 Years Old
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Style: Rich, fruity, spicy and full-bodied