Mortlach 14 Year Old “Alexander’s Way” 70cl
Brand: Mortlach | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 43.4% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Intro/Heritage:
Nicknamed “The Beast of Dufftown”, Mortlach is known for its unrelenting power and this 14 Year Old expression, Alexander’s Way, is no exception. Named in honor of Alexander Cowie, the innovator behind Mortlach’s unique 2.81 distillation method, this whisky is a tribute to calculated complexity and structured strength.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bold and refined. Rich stewed plums, spiced fruitcake, and brown sugar meld with roasted coffee and dark vanilla, like walking into an old-world patisserie just as the oven opens.
Palate: Meaty and muscular, yet shockingly smooth. Notes of toffee, gingerbread, and black cherry coat the palate, layered over a chewy malt base and hints of charred oak. A whisky with texture, both in taste and in mouthfeel.
Finish: Long, warming, and dry. Waves of oak spice, leather, and dark chocolate echo back slowly, with Mortlach’s signature umami character pulsing through to the end.

Production Details:
Distilled using Mortlach’s signature 2.81 distillation process, a complicated and rare technique that lends the spirit its weight and intensity. Matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and sherry-seasoned casks, Alexander’s Way delivers both structure and spice, bottled at a precise 43.4% ABV.

Perfect For:
The seasoned whisky drinker who craves depth over dazzle. Ideal for late evenings, rich pairings, and anyone ready to graduate from lighter Speysides into something with backbone and sophistication.

Expert Notes:
Widely praised as the most accessible entry into Mortlach’s heavyweight portfolio, this 14 Year Old bridges the gap between complexity and approachability. It’s a masterclass in controlled power and a favorite among industry insiders.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ "Finally, a Speyside with grit. Mortlach 14 has serious depth."
🗣️ "Meaty, spicy, and rich. This isn’t a starter dram — it’s a reward."
🗣️ "So balanced, so bold. The kind of whisky that makes you sit up straight."

Interesting Fact:
Mortlach’s 2.81 distillation method is so rare, no other distillery in the world uses it. It involves six stills and a maze-like system that produces a weighty spirit unlike anything else in Speyside.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat or with a single drop of water to unlock its darker fruit and savory undertones. For a next-level pairing, try it with a grilled ribeye or dark chocolate with sea salt, bold flavors only.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1823, Mortlach was the first legal distillery in Dufftown, long before Glenfiddich or Balvenie came to define the region. Known for its dense, umami-rich style, Mortlach is a Speyside outlier, unafraid to be bold, unapologetically complex, and fiercely individual.