Mortlach 2009/2019 Hepburns Choice 10 Years Old Langside Distillers Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46%

Some whisky persuades you gently, and some insists. Mortlach clearly belongs to the latter category.

Expert's Description

Mortlach 2009/2019 Hepburn's Choice 10 Year Old is a Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky matured in a refill hogshead and bottled at 46%.

Hepburn's Choice is named after the directors' late maternal grandfather, William Hepburn, and was originally bottled by Langside Distillers, now continued under Hunter Laing. Only 375 bottles of this Mortlach were filled, all without chill filtration or added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers vanilla, citrus peel and honey.

Palate

On the palate there is honeycomb and fresh citrus acidity, while creamy vanilla adds a final twist.

Finish

The finish is soft and lingering.

Specifications

Distillery: Mortlach
Bottler: Hepburn's Choice (Langside Distillers / Hunter Laing)
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2009
Bottled: 2019
Number of bottles: 375
Edition: Hepburn's Choice

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Soft · Vanilla-sweet · Floral

Did You Know?

Mortlach distils its spirit 2.81 times through six stills of varying sizes – a method no other Scottish distillery has dared to copy.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mortlach 2009/2019 Hepburns Choice 10 Year Old Langside Distillers Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky

What does Mortlach 2009/2019 Hepburns Choice 10 Year Old Langside Distillers Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky taste like?

The whisky carries a character shaped by refill hogshead, with a firm 46 % strength that carries the flavour well.

Is Mortlach 2009/2019 Hepburns Choice 10 Year Old Langside Distillers Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky worth it?

The quality and cask character make this release a solid choice for enthusiasts, regardless of the distillery's general fame.

What makes Mortlach 2009/2019 Hepburns Choice 10 Year Old Langside Distillers Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky special?

Hepburn's Choice is named after the directors' late maternal grandfather, William Hepburn, and was originally bottled by Langside Distillers, now continued under Hunter Laing. Only 375 bottles of this Mortlach were filled, all without chill filtration or added colour.

How rare is Mortlach 2009/2019 Hepburns Choice 10 Year Old Langside Distillers Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky?

Only 375 bottles of this release were filled, making it a rare find for enthusiasts.

Which glass suits Mortlach 2009/2019 Hepburns Choice 10 Year Old Langside Distillers Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky best?

A Glencairn glass or another tulip-shaped whisky glass concentrates the aromas and gives the best experience.

Should Mortlach 2009/2019 Hepburns Choice 10 Year Old Langside Distillers Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky be served with ice?

No, we recommend drinking it neat or with a few drops of water to open up the aromas. Ice unnecessarily mutes the flavour.