慕赫採用獨特的2.81蒸餾工藝，造就極其珍稀的酒液。在1920年代，連酒廠員工都無法完全掌握其中奧秘。直到1990年代，隨著限量版「Flora＆Fauna」16年單一麥芽威士忌的推出，愛好者們才終於能夠體驗其精髓。最新的16年單一麥芽完全在雪莉桶中熟成，延續了F＆F 16年獨特的醇厚飽滿個性和溫暖餘韻。威士忌專家一致讚譽，它超越了前作。

香氣豐富複雜，伴隨著莓果、泥土和香料的氣息。口感飽滿厚重，帶有皮革般的香料味，以及杏仁和蜂蜜的絲絲甜意。香甜可口，風味深沉、醇厚圓潤。

儘管慕赫是蘇格蘭威士忌心臟地帶達夫鎮的第一家合法酒廠，但其獨特而複雜的2.81蒸餾工藝導致產量極為有限。直到1990年代，隨著限量版「Flora＆Fauna」慕赫16年的推出，威士忌愛好者們才終於能夠真正欣賞其風采。如今的慕赫16年單一麥芽威士忌再次延續這一傳奇，以時間打造的完美雪莉桶表現，與肥美純粹的鵝肝和頂級鴨肉在餐桌上共舞，締造無與倫比的東西方風味體驗。

「肉感」（Meaty）的風味表現是什麼？威士忌專家查爾斯·麥克萊恩（Charles Maclean）將其描述為皮革、牛皮、烤豬肉、香腸、烤肉和肉湯等。

近年來，雪莉桶威士忌已成為威士忌世界的領先潮流。其醇厚飽滿的個性，加上釀酒師嫻熟的調配技巧，以不同表現和層次展現歐洲紅橡木的深色果乾、巧克力和木質單寧。這一特點也賦予雪莉桶威士忌廣泛的美食搭配可能性，符合台灣常見的餐飲場合品飲威士忌的習慣。

儘管慕赫16年單一麥芽威士忌是該酒廠罕見的純雪莉桶表現，但它完美體現了雪莉桶的醇厚和甜美果香。最初的黑莓氣息、薑和陳皮芳香伴隨著絲絲泥土氣息。雪莉桶的巧克力般甜味和木質特點，以及香料風味，賦予其深邃個性。口感中堅果和蜂蜜氣息帶來的溫暖甜潤，將威士忌從內斂轉變為圓潤，創造出悠長而複雜的魅力，在活潑和沉穩之間達到令人愉悅的平衡。無論是加水還是純飲，與各種溫和優雅或濃郁美味的菜餚搭配，都能在餐桌上締造美妙的共舞。

Mortlach's iconic 2.81 distillation process yields an exceptionally rare spirit. In the 1920s, even the distillery staff couldn't fully grasp its secrets. It wasn't until the 1990s, with the release of the limited-edition Flora & Fauna 16-year-old single malt whisky, that enthusiasts could finally experience its essence. The latest 16-year-old single malt, matured entirely in sherry casks, carries on the legacy of the F&F 16-year-old, with its distinctively rich and full-bodied character and warm finish. Whisky experts unanimously praise it as surpassing its predecessor.

On the nose, it is rich and complex, with berry notes accompanied by earthy and spicy aromas. The palate is full-bodied and substantial, with a leathery spiciness, hints of almonds, and a touch of honey. It is delightfully sweet, with deep, rich, and rounded flavors.

Although Mortlach was the first legal distillery in Dufftown, the heart of Scotland's whisky region, its unique and complex 2.81 distillation process resulted in extremely limited production. It wasn't until the 1990s, with the release of the limited-edition "Flora & Fauna" Mortlach 16-year-old, that whisky lovers could finally appreciate its true character. Today's Mortlach 16-year-old single malt whisky once again carries on this legendary legacy, with its perfect sherry cask expression, crafted through time. It dances across the table with the rich purity of foie gras and top-quality duck, creating an unparalleled East-meets-West flavor experience.

What is the "meaty" flavor profile? Whisky expert Charles Maclean describes it as leather, cowhide, cooked pork, sausage, roast meat, and meat broth, among others.

In recent years, sherry cask whisky has become a leading trend in the whisky world. Its rich and full-bodied character, coupled with the skilled blending of distillers, showcases the deep fruit, chocolate, and woody tannins of European red oak in various expressions and layers. This characteristic also gives sherry cask whisky a wide range of food pairing possibilities, aligning with the common practice of enjoying whisky during dining occasions in Taiwan.

Although the Mortlach 16-year-old single malt whisky is a rare example of a pure sherry cask expression from the distillery, it fully embodies the richness and sweet fruitiness of sherry casks. The initial dark berry notes and aromas of ginger and dried tangerine peel are accompanied by a hint of earthiness. The chocolate-like sweetness and woody character of the sherry cask, along with the spicy flavors, lend depth to its personality. The warm sweetness imparted by the nutty and honey notes on the palate transitions the whisky from a restrained to a rounded character, creating a long and complex allure that strikes a delightful balance between liveliness and composure. Whether enjoyed with water or neat, paired with various gentle and elegant or rich and flavorful dishes, it achieves a beautiful dance on the dining table.