That Boutique-y Whisky Company Mortlach 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Most bottlings from That Boutique-y Whisky Company arrive in a 500ml format. This unusual 700ml release of a 10 Year Old Mortlach, started life in the industry standard refill hoagie before being popped it into an ex-rum cask. Fans of Mortlach will know that its main claim to fame, production wise, is as the home of the most devilishly complex distillation regime in Scotland. It’s also one of the distilleries to use a traditional wormtub to condensate the distillate. Long fermentation and clear wort is the start of production, but then things are a little different. While there are three wash, and three spirit stills, they don’t work in pairs as you’d expect. It all adds up to the new make spirit having been distilled 2.81 times. The muscular character of its distillate has earned it the nickname 'The Beast of Dufftown' which is rather terrifyingly depicted on the label for this limited edition of 445 bottles. 45.8% Alc./Vol.

Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Generous helpings of sweet raisins and prunes, pear pastries, marzipan and a touch of mocha. Palate: Big and bold with oily, meaty malt, dried fruits and chocolate Brazil nuts. Earthy coffee and barky spices nestle beneath. Finish: Rich oak, cinnamon, and liquorice join candied fruit and caramelised nuts.