Mortlach 16 Year Old Distiller's Dram
Tasting notes
Heavy old-style Speyside at a more reasonable price than the 18. Reward for sherry-heavy drinkers willing to read past the Diageo branding noise.
Sherry, leather, oak, dried fig, faint sulphur.
Big and meaty — sherry, oak spice, dark fruit, mineral.
Long, drying, oak holding sherry weight.
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About Mortlach
Known as ‘the Beast of Dufftown’ for its uniquely complex 2.81-times distillation regime. Big, meaty, sulphury, sherry-influenced — the polar opposite of typical ‘light Speyside’.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Mortlach 16 Year Old Distiller's Dram taste like?
Heavy old-style Speyside at a more reasonable price than the 18. Reward for sherry-heavy drinkers willing to read past the Diageo branding noise.
How much does Mortlach 16 Year Old Distiller's Dram cost?
Mortlach 16 Year Old Distiller's Dram is typically priced at around £110 in the UK.
What is the ABV of Mortlach 16 Year Old Distiller's Dram?
Mortlach 16 Year Old Distiller's Dram is bottled at 43.4% ABV.
What cask is Mortlach 16 Year Old Distiller's Dram matured in?
Mortlach 16 Year Old Distiller's Dram is matured in European oak sherry casks casks.