Mortlach
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Mortlach is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in Dufftown, Speyside, holding the distinction of being the first legal distillery established in that town in 1823. The distillery is known for its unusual 2.81 times distillation process across six stills of varying sizes, producing a characteristically meaty and full-bodied spirit. The 12 Year Old and 16 Year Distiller's Dram represent the core range, while the 21 Year Old 2020 Special Release Natural Cask Strength at 113.8 proof demonstrates the distillery's depth at higher age statements. Independent bottlers including Gordon and MacPhail, Samaroli, Chieftains, and That Boutique-y Whisky Company have released notable expressions, with the Gordon and MacPhail 1938 70 Year Old Generations representing the most historically significant single malt Scotch bottling in this range.
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Mortlach is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in Dufftown, Speyside, holding the distinction of being the first legal distillery established in that town in 1823. The distillery is known for its unusual 2.81 times distillation process across six stills of varying sizes, producing a characteristically meaty and full-bodied spirit. The 12 Year Old and 16 Year Distiller's Dram represent the core range, while the 21 Year Old 2020 Special Release Natural Cask Strength at 113.8 proof demonstrates the distillery's depth at higher age statements. Independent bottlers including Gordon and MacPhail, Samaroli, Chieftains, and That Boutique-y Whisky Company have released notable expressions, with the Gordon and MacPhail 1938 70 Year Old Generations representing the most historically significant single malt Scotch bottling in this range.