Mortlach is famed for its sweet yet savoury taste, defiantly rare among Speyside malts. Moved by this contrasting spark of umami, our Malt Master drew inspiration from the flavours of Japan, and finished part of this stunning expression in ex-Kanosuke Japanese whisky white oak casks. To add balance to the sweetness, ex-Pinot Noir French oak casks were used to finish the remaining part of the whisky, in a combination of the utmost precision. A malt of stunning impact—a rogue flash of umami cuts through the savoury sweetness.