Dive into the robust “Beast of Dufftown” with this Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010, part of the First Editions range. Matured in a single Canasta Cream Sherry Butt #21240, this Speyside single malt strikes a new chord for Mortlach’s trademark meaty, full-bodied spirit, revealing expressive layers of fruit, spice, and a gentle nod to its savoury core. Bottled unchill-filtered, it preserves every nuance of depth and texture for which Mortlach is famously revered.
Why We Think You’ll Love It:
- Showcases Mortlach’s powerful style complemented by wine cask maturation for an untraditional fruit-forward twist
- 14-year age statement provides a harmonious balance of spirited vigor and emerging complexity
- Part of the First Editions series, emphasizing a limited, single-cask or small-batch release
- Ideal for fans of robust Speyside malts seeking a unique interplay of dark fruit and Mortlach’s signature heft
Explore Mortlach’s meaty soul through an unorthodox lens with this wine-cask gem—where boldness meets nuanced fruity sweetness in an unforgettable Speyside dram.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.
Cask Type: Canasta Cream Sherry Butt
Cask #: #21240
ABV: 55.0%
Type: Single Malt
Region: Speyside
Age: 14 Year Old
Vintage: 2010
Volume: 70cl
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Nose: Bold aromas of red berries, toasted oak, and a faint hint of leather, nodding to Mortlach’s distinctive meaty backbone
Palate: A satisfying fusion of dark fruit, peppery spice, and subtle chocolate, balanced by the distillery’s richly weighted malt character
Finish: Long and warming, tapering off with wine-cask sweetness, lingering oak spice, and a final whisper of earthy savouriness.
