Old Particular – Mortlach 12 Year Old, 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 48.4% (natural cask strength may vary by release) | Origin: Dufftown, Scotland | Vol: 70cl
Cask Type: Refill Hogshead | Age Statement: 12 Years | Edition: Old Particular Series

Intro/Heritage:
Known as "The Beast of Dufftown," Mortlach is a distillery that defies Speyside stereotypes, muscular, savory, and full of spirit-driven complexity. This 12-year-old single cask expression from Douglas Laing’s Old Particular range captures that intensity at its peak. No chill filtration, no color just pure Mortlach, distilled with depth and bottled with purpose.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Rich and layered. Beef stock, crushed walnuts, dark berries, and cigar box mingle with polished oak and earthy spice.
Palate: Robust and full-bodied. Notes of black cherry, leather, roasted coffee, and treacle toffee evolve over Mortlach’s signature meaty base.
Finish: Long, dark, and savory. Hints of charred oak, spiced plum, and mineral depth fade into a satisfyingly dry finale.

Production Details:
Aged for 12 years in a single refill hogshead and bottled at 48.4% ABV without chill filtration or added color. This Old Particular release is all about distillery identity, letting Mortlach’s weighty character and unique 2.81-times distillation shine in full, unfiltered form.

Perfect For:
Bold palates, serious collectors, or whisky fans who love a dram with presence. Best sipped slowly, savored in silence, or paired with equally rich conversation and flavors.

Expert Notes:
This Mortlach is a masterclass in structure. It balances fruit, umami, and oak with rare poise for its age. Bottled independently, it avoids the heavy sherry cask masking and instead celebrates the raw character that makes Mortlach a Speyside outlier.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Savory, deep, and textured. A whisky that grabs your attention and doesn’t let go.”
🗨️ “Not your average Speyside — this one’s got muscle and elegance in equal measure.”
🗨️ “A serious dram that rewards patience. Complex, dark, and delicious.”

Interesting Fact:
Mortlach’s unique 2.81-times distillation process is unlike any other in Scotland, giving its spirit a rich, almost umami-like character that’s tailor-made for long maturation and single cask bottlings.

Serving Suggestions:
Sip neat in a wide crystal glass. Let it sit, time in the glass reveals more fruit and spice beneath the savory core. Pairs beautifully with grilled meats, truffle cheese, or a dark chocolate tart.

Distillery Background:
Established in 1823, Mortlach was the first legal distillery in Dufftown and remains one of its boldest. Revered for its complex spirit and engineering marvel of a still house, Mortlach delivers a weighty Speyside style that stands apart from its softer neighbors. This Old Particular bottling puts its character front and center.