Mortlach distillery is a distiller of Scotch whisky in Dufftown, Moray, Scotland. Founded in 1823, the distillery is currently owned by Diageo.[1] The whisky is a key component in several Johnnie Walker bottlings,[2] and Diageo also markets four Mortlach single malts.
Established in 1823 by James Findlater in the wake of the Excise Act, on the site of an older illicit distillery, Mortlach was the first legal distillery in Dufftown. It was the only distillery in Dufftown until Glenfiddich was founded in 1887. Glenfiddich founder William Grant, worked at Mortlach distillery, and was even appointed the manager, for 20 years previous to this.[3]
Back then the output was about 50 gallons per week and it was generally sold direct off the still in 9 or 10 gallon casks to the very few well-to-do local gentry who could afford it. The price was about 9\- per gallon duty paid. There were few roads of any consequence and delivery was usually by pack pony over the rough hill tracks.
In its early years, between 1823 and 1853 the distillery passed from owner to owner, at one point even becoming a brewery. In 1853, engineer George Cowie, who had worked with Thomas Grainger and John Miller, joined John Gordon as owner of the distillery.
In 1867 George Cowie became sole owner of the distillery. The Elgin Courant wrote in 1868 that "There is not perhaps a distillery in Scotland that has so many private customers as Mortlach from whisky spirits are sent not only over the three kingdom's to families, but to America, India, China and Australia, in all of whisky Mr Cowie has customers who prefer his distillation to all others".
Born in 1861, Alexander Mitchell Cowie graduated in medicine from the University of Aberdeen before moving to Vienna and then Hong Kong. In 1896 when he found out his father was falling ill, Alexander returned to Dufftown and took control of the distillery. Working with the distillery architect Charles C Doig, Mortlach was expanded in 1897, the 2.81 distillation process was put into place and the railway siding known as the 'Strathspey line' linked it directly to Dufftown. The distillery also received electrical lighting in 1898, one of the first in the area. Alexander became chairman of the North of Scotland Malt Distiller’s Association.
In 1923 John Walker and Sons bought the distillery and much of its whisky was used in their blends. In 2014, owner Diageo launched four luxury single malts under the Mortlach name.
In 2023, Gordon & MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice 31 Year Old, made by Mortlach Distillery in 1989, won the title of 'Whisky of the Year' at the annual International Whisky Competition.[4]
2022: Mortlach - The Lure of the Blood Moon (57.8% ABV)
2023: Mortlach - The Katana’s Edge (58.0% ABV) [5]
Managers’ choice seriesedit
2009: Mortlach Managers’ Choice, distilled 1997, bottled 2009 (Single Cask, edition of 240 bottles only – 57.1% ABV)
Speyside Festival 2013: Limited edition from hand-picked casks; non-chill filtered (48% ABV)
Referencesedit
^"Mortlach Distillery - The Distilleries of Scotland". scotchwhisky.net. 25 June 2007. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
^"Mortlach". Whiskiesofscotland.com. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
^"Whisky heroes: William Grant | Scotch Whisky". scotchwhisky.com. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
^"2023 International Whisky Competition Official Results". International Whisky Competition. 17 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
^""Spirited Xchange": Infos zu Diageo Special Releases 2023 veröffentlicht • CaptainScotch.de". CaptainScotch.de (in German). 19 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
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Mortlach distillery is a distiller of Scotch whisky in Dufftown Moray Scotland Founded in 1823 the distillery is currently owned by Diageo 1 The whisky is a key component in several Johnnie Walker bottlings 2 and Diageo also markets four Mortlach single malts Mortlach distilleryRegion SpeysideOwnerDiageoFounded1823StatusActiveWater sourceDykehead CatsvraigNo of stills3 wash stills3 spirit stillsCapacity3 700 000 litres Contents 1 History 2 Mortlach bottlings 2 1 Mortlach single malt Scotch whisky 2 2 Mortlach single malt Scotch whisky 2014 2018 2 3 Flora and fauna series 2 4 Mid 20th century bottlings 2 5 Rare malts series 2 6 Cask strength 2 7 The Managers dram series 2 8 Special releases series 2 9 Managers choice series 3 References 4 External linksHistory editEstablished in 1823 by James Findlater in the wake of the Excise Act on the site of an older illicit distillery Mortlach was the first legal distillery in Dufftown It was the only distillery in Dufftown until Glenfiddich was founded in 1887 Glenfiddich founder William Grant worked at Mortlach distillery and was even appointed the manager for 20 years previous to this 3 Back then the output was about 50 gallons per week and it was generally sold direct off the still in 9 or 10 gallon casks to the very few well to do local gentry who could afford it The price was about 9 per gallon duty paid There were few roads of any consequence and delivery was usually by pack pony over the rough hill tracks In its early years between 1823 and 1853 the distillery passed from owner to owner at one point even becoming a brewery In 1853 engineer George Cowie who had worked with Thomas Grainger and John Miller joined John Gordon as owner of the distillery In 1867 George Cowie became sole owner of the distillery The Elgin Courant wrote in 1868 that There is not perhaps a distillery in Scotland that has so many private customers as Mortlach from whisky spirits are sent not only over the three kingdom s to families but to America India China and Australia in all of whisky Mr Cowie has customers who prefer his distillation to all others Born in 1861 Alexander Mitchell Cowie graduated in medicine from the University of Aberdeen before moving to Vienna and then Hong Kong In 1896 when he found out his father was falling ill Alexander returned to Dufftown and took control of the distillery Working with the distillery architect Charles C Doig Mortlach was expanded in 1897 the 2 81 distillation process was put into place and the railway siding known as the Strathspey line linked it directly to Dufftown The distillery also received electrical lighting in 1898 one of the first in the area Alexander became chairman of the North of Scotland Malt Distiller s Association In 1923 John Walker and Sons bought the distillery and much of its whisky was used in their blends In 2014 owner Diageo launched four luxury single malts under the Mortlach name In 2023 Gordon amp MacPhail Connoisseurs Choice 31 Year Old made by Mortlach Distillery in 1989 won the title of Whisky of the Year at the annual International Whisky Competition 4 Mortlach bottlings editMortlach single malt Scotch whisky edit Mortlach 12 years old The Wee Witchie 43 4 Mortlach 16 years old Distiller s Dram 43 4 Mortlach 20 years old Cowie s Blue Seal 43 4 Mortlach 14 years old Alexander s Way 43 4 Travel Retail exclusiveMortlach single malt Scotch whisky 2014 2018 edit Mortlach Rare Old Mortlach Special Strength Mortlach 18 Mortlach 25Flora and fauna series edit Mortlach 16 year old 43 ABV discontinued as of the release of the aboveMid 20th century bottlings edit 1945 George Cowie amp Son Ltd Dufftown bottled for US importers L Bamberger amp Co Newark New Jersey 86 8 proof 1970s Mortlach Single Malt Whisky George Cowie amp Son Ltd Dufftown no age statement 40 ABV Rare malts series edit 1995 Mortlach 22 year old distilled 1972 65 3 ABV 1998 Mortlach 20 year old distilled 1978 62 2 ABV Cask strength edit 1997 Mortlach Limited Edition distilled 1980 bottled at cask strength 63 1 ABV The Managers dram series edit 2002 Mortlach 19 year old 55 8 ABV Special releases series edit 2004 Mortlach 32 year old distilled 1971 50 1 ABV 2019 Mortlach 26 year old 53 3 ABV 2020 Mortlach 21 year old 56 9 ABV 2021 Mortlach 13 year old 55 9 ABV 2022 Mortlach The Lure of the Blood Moon 57 8 ABV 2023 Mortlach The Katana s Edge 58 0 ABV 5 Managers choice series edit 2009 Mortlach Managers Choice distilled 1997 bottled 2009 Single Cask edition of 240 bottles only 57 1 ABV Speyside Festival 2013 Limited edition from hand picked casks non chill filtered 48 ABV References edit Mortlach Distillery The Distilleries of Scotland scotchwhisky net 25 June 2007 Retrieved 18 May 2014 Mortlach Whiskiesofscotland com Retrieved 18 May 2014 Whisky heroes William Grant Scotch Whisky scotchwhisky com Retrieved 3 June 2022 2023 International Whisky Competition Official Results International Whisky Competition 17 June 2023 Retrieved 19 June 2023 Spirited Xchange Infos zu Diageo Special Releases 2023 veroffentlicht CaptainScotch de CaptainScotch de in German 19 September 2023 Retrieved 19 September 2023 External links editdiageo com mortlach com Official57 26 34 N 03 07 22 W 57 44278 N 3 12278 W 57 44278 3 12278 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mortlach distillery amp oldid 1188021404, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
