{"product_id":"mortlach-12-years","title":"Mortlach 12 Years Old “The Wee Witchie” Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMortlach, established in 1823 in Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland, is known as the region’s first legal distillery. It earned the nickname “The Beast of Dufftown” for its rich, flavorful spirit, pioneered by Dr. Alexander Cowie’s unique 2.81-distillation technique in the late 19th century. Now part of Diageo’s Classic Malts, Mortlach plays a key role in premium blends and its own revered single malts.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eManaged by Diageo’s Classic Malts team, Mortlach honors its heritage while maintaining consistent quality. The team embraces the refined 2.81-distillation process, allowing for a robust, savory spirit that balances tradition and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e100% malted barley from Speyside is used, lightly peated. The water is sourced from Conval Hill springs, and fermentation occurs in six traditional larch washbacks using proprietary yeast strains to extract character and depth.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMortlach’s renowned 2.81× distillation uses three wash stills and three spirit stills—including the small “Wee Witchie” still—creating a thick, layered spirit unseen elsewhere in Scotch production.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMatured for 12 years in a mix of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks (American and European oak), this whisky reflects both sweet fruit and spicy oak integration. The Speyside climate fosters gradual maturation, resulting in a well-rounded profile.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNose: Juicy sultanas, candied ginger, nutty fruit cake, dark chocolate, apple, and nut brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePalate: Rich toffee, brown sugar, spiced sponge cake, poached pear, caramel sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFinish: Charred raisins, tart apple, lingering tarte tatin sweetness with gentle oak.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs with aged cheeses (Gouda, Manchego), dark chocolate, spiced nuts, poached pear desserts, and caramel‑based sweets, complementing its nutty and sweet profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe neat or with a few drops of still water in a Glencairn glass at \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16–18 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to enhance its aromatic complexity and balanced palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs a mature, pre‑bottled whisky, further aging won’t change its character. Store upright in a cool, dark place (\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12–16 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)—it remains stable for years if sealed and protected from light.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill (if applicable)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSingle malt whisky — 100% malted barley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e43.4% ABV\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MHD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922282266838,"sku":null,"price":660.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/Mortlach12Years.png?v=1773668278","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/mortlach-12-years","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}