About Morthach The Wee WITCHIE 12 Year Old 700mL
Morthach The Wee Witchie 12 Year Old opens with a beguiling interplay of orchard fruits and warm spice, underpinned by a subtle wisp of heather smoke that speaks to its Speyside heritage. On the palate, rich honeyed malt and stewed stone fruits give way to a gentle oakiness, with a lingering warmth of cinnamon and dried orange peel that makes this a thoroughly enchanting dram.
Medium BodySingle Malt ScotchServe Neat or with a few drops of still water at room temperature to open up the floral and fruit notes
- smooth
- fruity
- spicy
- honeyed
- subtly smoky
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- Honeyed malt
- Stewed peach and apricot
- Warm cinnamon spice
- Dried orange peel
- Toasted oak
Secondary
- Heather smoke
- Vanilla cream
- Dark chocolate
- Almond biscuit
Finish
The finish is long and gently warming, with lingering notes of spiced oak, a touch of dark chocolate, and a whisper of heather that fades gracefully.
Food Pairings
- Aged cheddar or Comté cheese board
- Dark chocolate and salted caramel truffles
- Slow-roasted pork belly with apple sauce
- Fireside evening dram, neat
Sensory Profile
Nose
The nose offers an inviting bouquet of ripe orchard fruits — peach, apricot, and a hint of pear — layered over warm honeyed malt, vanilla cream, and a delicate wisp of heather smoke. A gentle undercurrent of toasted almond and dried citrus peel adds intrigue and depth.
Palate
On the palate, rich honeyed malt leads the charge, followed by waves of stewed stone fruits, warming cinnamon, and a satisfying nuttiness, before toasted oak and a touch of dark chocolate emerge to add structure and complexity.
Reviews
Tried this one?
