Working with a French Cooperage to hand-select the casks for this release, our Master Blender chose new French Oak Casks that had undergone a precise air-drying process for up to 4 years in the French Cognac region to finish the expression. This technique is a first for Mortlach, with experimenting with French Oak allowing for the extra-long seasoning process to fine-tune the tannins in the wood, which in turn go on to enhance the savoury umami flavours.

Master Blender Dr. Craig Wilson comments: “This is a new approach to whisky making, and one that takes the best illustrations of Mortlach’s bold distillery character and places an emphasis on specific elements to transform the flavour experience. Here we impart a new dimension of savoury flavour on the whisky whilst bringing a viscous and deep mouthfeel.”

A flavour journey from enticingly sweet notes of red fruit and demerara sugar to a perfect balance of savoury hints of soy sauce and smoked meat, Mortlach Release 01 from the Neverbound Collection delivers intense wood-spiced depths to finish.Coveted by connoisseurs and loved by distillers and blenders, Mortlach is a 200-year-old tale of bold innovation. Each release in the annual Neverbound Collection will see our Master Blender pushing boundaries to reveal new depths of flavour and creating new experiences for whisky lovers around the world.

This first release in the Mortlach Neverbound Collection is available in Global Travel Retail stores and selected markets in APAC including Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong & Macau, Malaysia, and Vietnam.