Mortlach Whisky Rare Old
Mortlach Whisky Rare Old is a significant bottling from the renowned Mortlach distillery in Scotland. As part of the "Rare Old" series, it offers a rich flavour profile with spicy notes, sweet fruit flavours and a hint of smoke. This whisky is characterised by the traditional "2.81 distillation", which is characteristic of Mortlach.
Cask type : Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
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Today is Escanors birthday, so I’ll celebrate it the best way I know how…
By making a THEORY!
(Just like old times, huh?)
So, I think Mortlach (the Chaos knight who evacuated Ironside, and vibed with Arthur in last chapter) is Chaos Escanor.
We already know for sure that Chaos can and is resurrecting people, but it corrupts their memories in whatever way Arthur pleases.
The thing that’s put this Idea in my head is this frame. (Yes, that post was a long time coming)
The pose
The flame/sun thingy on his helmet
There’s some running theme with Chaos Knights with black capes, but that’s doesn’t say anything for now
Also, Mortlach has some strange shadow/darkness magic that allows him to teleport not using regular spell, which is just odd. It doesn’t exactly look like your usual native magic.
Also he’s actually very tall, Ironside is taller than Pellegarde, and this guy is head taller than him.
One other thing I noticed while reading the manga is strange way Merlin always ends up placed by Arthurs left (the only left) hand. Be it stained glass illustration, or literally any frame that we got of her in 4KotA.
Examples:
I would have put it as just a more wining “camera angle” just an artistic view, but then the chapter with Mortlach next to Arthur happens, and he’s always stays to Arthur right. (I mean even when he’s leaving)
I’ve decided that’s a bit too suspicious to my symbolism loving nature so I did a bit of research (with the help of amazing people from NnT discord server) and that’s what I’ve found:
The left side is associated with lunar, feminine, passive energy, while the right side with solar, masculine, protective energy.
By popular belief, left side of the brain is controlling logic and intellect, and right side is controlling emotions and empathy.
In the scenes dedicated to the crucifixion of Christ, the thin criminal was depicted on the left of Christ, and the good criminal was depicted on the right.
At the Last Judgment, the condemned have a place on the left, the justified on the right.
In Europe in the Middle Ages, during the age of mystification, hell was depicted on the left, and paradise on the right.
The the left hand is associated with magic, right hand - with daily activities.
There’s more, but I think that’s enough to get the main theme.
That’s actually a lot, but still doesn’t prove anything, maximum an interesting details of non verbal narrative. And I wouldn’t have written this post if not one little detail I have found literally yesterday.
Nakaba usually names all important characters in the series as characters from Legends of King Arthur, which makes sense. That’s why when I see a character that looks important and has a name that’s literally a name for whiskey, I get suspicious.
I did a bit of digging, and that’s what I have found. "Mortlach" can literally be translated as "valley in the shape of a cup." The name of the whiskey itself is a tribute to the unique nature of Speyside, namely the hills near Dufftown. As the founders of the brand once said, after tasting their whiskey, a gourmet should imagine all the splendor of the valleys of this region.
I think you get where’s that one going?
I’m on so much hopium right now, you can’t even imagine.
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Diageo Special Releases 2024
Diageo doesn’t officially announce their annual special releases until the Fall, however, people seem to have gotten pretty good at getting a line on what’s coming down the pike. Last year Whisky Notes posted a preview of the releases in the Spring which proved to be perfectly accurate. Several weeks ago, he did the same for this year’s offerings. I’m going to go ahead and assume this year’s…
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Mortlach welcomes first ever Creative Director
Mortlach welcomes first ever Creative Director
To honour two centuries of distilling excellence, the Scotch whisky brand is entering a new bold era led by Philippe Starck. At the crossroads of traditional savoir-faire and avant-garde intelligence, with humanity always at the heart, MORTLACH x STARCK is inspired by the story of evolution, as the new Creative Director shares the same pioneering vision as Mortlach’s trailblazing distiller…
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