£60.99
Brace yourself for a dram with bite. The Signatory Mortlach 2014 Small Batch #15 is a bold, full-bodied Speyside single malt that delivers everything you’d expect from “The Beast of Dufftown”—and then some.
Distilled in 2014 and bottled by independent legends Signatory Vintage, this Mortlach has been matured in a precise mix of first-fill Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry butts, resulting in a whisky that’s drenched in dark fruit, spice, and that unmistakable Mortlach meatiness. At 48.2% ABV, it hits the sweet spot: powerful enough to flex its muscles, yet approachable for a rich, flavour-forward sip.
Expect aromas of fig compote, dark chocolate, and spiced oak on the nose, with a palate bursting with treacle toffee, charred orange peel, nutmeg, and a wisp of sulphur. The finish? Long, warming, and drenched in sticky sherry sweetness.
Distillery: Mortlach
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Distilled: 2014
Bottled: 2023
Cask Type: First-fill Oloroso & Pedro Ximénez Sherry Butts
ABV: 48.2%
Volume: 70cl
Unchillfiltered & Natural Colour
Batch: #15