Càrn Mòr Mortlach 4 Year Old

Key Facts About This Single Malt Scotch Bottler: Càrn Mòr Range: Strictly Limited Whisky Maker: Morrison's Distillers Distillery: Mortlach Age: 4 years old Distilled: 2021 Bottled: 2026 Region: Speyside, Scotland Spirit: Single malt scotch Cask Type: American Oak Alcohol by Volume: 47.5% Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration Outturn: 867 bottles Bottle Size: 700ml Mortlach 4 Year Old Tasting Notes Sugared almonds, honeysuckle, and fresh orchard fruits. About this Càrn Mòr whisky This Mortlach 4 Year Old from Morrison Distillers was released under the Càrn Mòr Strictly Limited range, offering a fascinating glimpse into the character of one of Speyside’s most distinctive distilleries at a surprisingly youthful age. Distilled in 2021 and bottled in 2026, this single malt matured in American oak casks, allowing Mortlach’s naturally robust and weighty spirit to take centre stage. While Mortlach is often associated with long maturation and rich sherry casks, this bottling demonstrates just how much character the distillery’s famously complex spirit can deliver even in its early years. Known as the “Beast of Dufftown”, Mortlach Distillery produces a spirit renowned for its richness, texture, and depth. Here, the American oak maturation brings a brighter and more approachable side to the whisky, highlighting sweetness, floral notes, and fresh fruit while retaining the substance that makes Mortlach so highly regarded. The nose opens with sugared almonds, honeysuckle, and fresh orchard fruits, creating a vibrant and inviting introduction. On the palate, those fruit notes continue alongside creamy vanilla sweetness, honeyed malt, and gentle oak influence from the cask. The whisky carries more weight than its age might suggest, with Mortlach’s distinctive spirit character providing texture and depth beneath the sweeter flavours. The finish is clean and satisfying, leaving lingering notes of orchard fruit, soft floral sweetness, and warming oak spice. Bottled at 47.5% ABV, with natural colour and without chill filtration, this whisky offers an honest expression of young Mortlach, free from excessive wood influence or heavy finishing. With an outturn of 867 bottles, it provides a rare opportunity to experience the distillery's spirit in a fresher, more youthful form. A bright and engaging Speyside malt that reveals the foundations of Mortlach’s famous character long before extended ageing takes hold.