Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 Rare Malts - 75cl 59.4%
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Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 Rare Malts Selection Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 75cl 59.4% ABV
Discover a true icon of Speyside whisky with the Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 Rare Malts Selection Single Malt Scotch Whisky – 75cl 59.4% ABV. Distilled in 1972 and matured for an exceptional 23 years, this highly sought-after release forms part of Diageo's legendary Rare Malts Selection, a collection renowned for showcasing some of Scotland's most distinguished and collectible whiskies at natural cask strength.
Produced at the historic Mortlach Distillery, affectionately known as "The Beast of Dufftown", this rare vintage single malt embodies the distillery's famous rich, muscular, and complex character. Bottled at a formidable 59.4% ABV, this expression delivers the whisky exactly as nature intended, preserving every layer of flavour and intensity developed during over two decades of maturation.
Mortlach's unique 2.81 times distillation process creates a robust and full-bodied spirit unlike any other in Speyside. Combined with long-term maturation in traditional oak casks, the result is an extraordinarily complex whisky packed with rich fruit, spice, malt, oak, and savoury depth.
As one of the earliest and most desirable Rare Malts releases, the Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 has become highly prized by whisky collectors, investors, and enthusiasts seeking rare vintage Scotch whisky from a golden era of production.
Key Features:
- Brand: Mortlach
- Expression: Rare Malts Selection
- Vintage: 1972
- Age Statement: 23 Years Old
- Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- ABV: 59.4% (Natural Cask Strength)
- Volume: 75cl
- Distillery: Mortlach Distillery
- Region: Speyside, Scotland
- Series: Rare Malts Selection
- Limited Edition Release
- Collectible Whisky
- Investment-Grade Scotch Whisky
- Natural Colour and Non-Chill Filtered
Why Buy Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 Rare Malts Selection?
The Rare Malts Selection series remains one of the most respected collections in Scotch whisky history, and this vintage Mortlach bottling stands among its finest releases. Distilled during a celebrated era and bottled at natural strength after 23 years of maturation, it offers a rare opportunity to experience the uncompromising character of classic Mortlach.
Perfect for:
- Rare whisky collectors
- Whisky investors
- Mortlach enthusiasts
- Speyside whisky connoisseurs
- Rare Malts Selection collectors
- Luxury whisky gifting
- High-end whisky collections
- Investment-grade Scotch portfolios
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