Mortlach Distillery

• Distillery: Mortlach Distillery
• Location: Dufftown, in the Speyside region
• Founded: 1823 by Peter Mackenzie
• Owner: Diageo
• Special feature:
  • Mortlach is known as the “beast of Dufftown” due to its robust and complex flavour
  • It is often used in premium blends such as Johnnie Walker Blue Label, but is also available as a single malt
  • The distillery uses a unique 2.81-fold distillation method (“over 2.81 times”) which contributes to its deep, rich flavour

💡 Fun fact: Mortlach whiskies are often powerful and complex, with notes of dark fruit, spices and sherry, and are considered one of the most characterful Speyside malts.