Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 Rare Malts - 75cl 59.4%

🥃 Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972 – Rare Malts Selection – 75cl, 59.4% ABV

A Bold, Powerful Speyside Icon from the Golden Age of Distilling

The Mortlach 23 Year Old 1972, bottled in the late 1990s as part of the now-discontinued Rare Malts Selection, is a high-strength, full-bodied Speyside single malt from one of Scotland’s most enigmatic distilleries. Distilled in 1972 and aged for 23 years, this vintage expression was bottled at a formidable 59.4% natural cask strength, showcasing the raw, muscular character that Mortlach is revered for.

Often described as "The Beast of Dufftown," Mortlach is famed for its rich, meaty style—created through a unique 2.81 distillation process. This Rare Malts bottling is a stunning example of that signature complexity, making it a must-have for whisky collectors, enthusiasts, and investors.

🔍 Tasting Notes – Mortlach 1972 Rare Malts 23 Year Old

• Appearance: Rich amber with golden hues

• Nose: Bold and complex with deep notes of sherry-soaked raisins, leather, smoked meats, dried fig, clove, and roasted nuts. Underlying sweetness from toffee and dark fruit.

• Palate: Intensely rich, oily, and structured. Explosive flavours of dark chocolate, cured meat, oak spice, treacle, and charred fruit. The high ABV brings punch and depth—best enjoyed with a splash of water.

• Finish: Long, warming, and luxurious. Dried spice, espresso, wood smoke, and umami linger for minutes.

🏰 About Mortlach & the Rare Malts Selection

Mortlach Distillery, founded in 1823 in Dufftown, Speyside, has long been known for producing one of the most robust and savoury single malts in Scotland. Its signature distillation technique creates an exceptionally weighty and structured whisky—unlike anything else in the region.

This 1972 vintage was released under Diageo’s now-iconic Rare Malts Selection, a range of limited-edition, cask-strength releases from both active and silent distilleries. These bottles are now highly collectable, with the 1972 Mortlach among the most powerful and respected in the series.

🎁 Collector’s Highlights 

• Distilled: 1972

• Bottled: Circa 1996–1999 (Rare Malts era)

• Age: 23 Years

• ABV: 59.4% – Natural cask strength

• Bottle Size: 75cl

• Region: Speyside, Scotland

• Distillery: Mortlach, Dufftown

• Series: Rare Malts Selection (Discontinued)

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• 🥇 Why Choose Mortlach 1972 Rare Malts?

  • Powerful cask strength Speyside single malt

  • Part of the discontinued and collectable Rare Malts Selection

  • Rare 75cl format – ideal for U.S. and international collectors

  • From one of Diageo’s most respected distilleries

  • Perfect for serious collectors, long-term investors, and high-end whisky tastings