{"product_id":"mortlach-16-year-old-distillers-dram-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Mortlach 16 Year Old Distiller's Dram Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMortlach 16 Year Old Distiller's Dram is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky matured in refill and first-fill American and European oak sherry casks and bottled at 86.8 proof (43.4% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 70 years Mortlach was one of the best kept secrets in whisky, used as the cornerstone of some of the 20th century's most iconic blends. Established in 1823, it was the first legal distillery in Dufftown, and it owes its unique character to George Cowie and his son Dr Alexander Mitchell Cowie, who pioneered its complex 2.81 distillation process. The spirit runs through six stills of different shapes and sizes, a partial triple distillation that gives Mortlach its dense, meaty character and earned it the nickname the Beast of Dufftown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the iconic first bottling of Mortlach in 1992, the 16 Year Old is part of the distillery's core range, with sherry casks bringing an earthy aroma, rich notes of apricot and honey and a light, leathery spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose offers dark dried fruit, warm spice and sherry sweetness, with dark chocolate, leather and a distinctive meaty depth. The palate is full-bodied with stewed plum, toffee and cinnamon, and the finish is long and warming with dark fruit, chocolate and savoury warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best served over a single large ice cube to enhance its spicy richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark dried fruit, sherry, chocolate, leather and meaty depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stewed plum, apricot, honey, toffee and cinnamon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with dark fruit and chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mortlach Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.81 times, six stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86.8 proof (43.4% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill and first-fill American and European oak sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it over a single large ice cube, or neat. It pairs with roast lamb, dark chocolate or blue cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the 2.81 distillation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA partial triple distillation through six stills, pioneered by the Cowie family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks is it aged in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefill and first-fill American and European oak sherry casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Mortlach called the Beast of Dufftown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor its dense, meaty, full-bodied character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mortlach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023361798453,"sku":"VWS_100419046","price":113.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-9777.webp?v=1793654593","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/mortlach-16-year-old-distillers-dram-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}