Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Cowie's Blue Seal 20 Year Whiskey
Mortlach Single Malt Scotch Cowie's Blue Seal 20 Year Whiskey
Mortlach 20 Year Old Scotch Whisky, bearing the iconic "Blue Seal," pays tribute to Alexander Cowie's private stock release from over a century ago. This exceptional single malt embodies the perfect balance of aging and cask influence. Known as "The Beast of Dufftown," Mortlach has been masterfully tamed into a smooth and complex expression through maturation in a blend of Refill Casks and ex-Sherry casks. The result is a whisky that marries richness with mellow complexity.
- Size: 750 mL
- Country: Great Britain
- Award: Awarded a Gold Medal in 2023 and 2024 at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Marked by the symbol of utmost quality–the "Blue Seal"
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Twenty years of maturation in a blend of refill and ex-sherry casks turns Mortlach, known as "The Beast of Dufftown," into something rich yet mellow, and that balance is what makes this bottle such a considered gift. The Blue Seal pays tribute to Alexander Cowie's private stock release from over a century ago, so the recipient gets a story to tell as they pour. Expect dried fruit and cedar on the nose, then wood spice, tobacco, sweet jam and cocoa nibs on the palate. There is also a striking savory note the tasting notes describe as crackling barbecue pork. It suits the single malt enthusiast marking a milestone birthday, a retirement or a promotion, and it rewards someone who likes to sip slowly and talk about what's in the glass. Gold Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in both 2023 and 2024 add a quiet note of confidence. Suggest they try it neat first, or save it for a tasting night alongside other Mortlach expressions.
Pairs well with
- Charcuterie and smoked meats — The whisky's savory barbecue pork and tobacco notes echo the smoky, cured flavors of a well-built board.
- Slow-roasted pork dinner — Its dark fruit and jammy sweetness work like a fruit glaze against rich roasted pork.
- Retirement or milestone birthday — A 20 year single malt with a century-old story and layered dried fruit and cedar flavors feels fitting for a moment worth savoring slowly.
Questions about this bottle
How old is this Mortlach, and how was it matured?
It carries a 20 year age statement and was matured in a blend of refill casks and ex-sherry casks. According to the producer, that combination tames Mortlach's famously robust character into a smooth, complex single malt.
What does Mortlach 20 Year Cowie's Blue Seal taste like?
The nose opens with dried fruit and cedar wood, with hints of tobacco. On the palate, wood spice joins the dried fruit, along with an unusual savory note of crackling barbecue pork. Sweet jam and cocoa nibs round out the finish.
What is the meaning of the Blue Seal?
The Blue Seal honors Alexander Cowie's private stock release from over a century ago. Mortlach presents the seal as its mark of utmost quality, which gives this bottle a sense of heritage that makes it a thoughtful gift.
Has this whisky won any awards?
Yes. It was awarded a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in both 2023 and 2024.
