Delve into the depths of Speyside’s “Beast of Dufftown” with Mortlach 14 Year Old 2010, an Old Malt Cask release drawn from a Single Canasta Sherry Butt #21440. Renowned for its full-bodied, meaty style, Mortlach’s robust spirit harmonizes with sherry maturation to yield waves of dark fruit, toffee sweetness, and an undercurrent of savory complexity. Bottled unchill-filtered, this expression offers a genuine glimpse of Mortlach’s muscular character woven into lush sherry richness.
Why We Think You’ll Love It:
- Captures Mortlach’s meaty, rich spirit enhanced by sherry cask opulence
- 14-year Speyside maturation balances vibrancy with increasing depth and complexity
- Bottled under the Old Malt Cask label, ensuring a carefully curated single-cask selection and natural presentation
- Ideal for enthusiasts who relish robust, sherried malts with a savory edge
Embark on a journey through Mortlach’s famed intensity in this dynamic single-cask release—where boldness meets refined sweetness for an unforgettable dram.
Bottle Information
Bottle Information
Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co.
Cask Type: Canasta Sherry Butt
Cask #: #21440
ABV: 50.0%
Type: Single Malt
Region: Speyside
Age: 14 Year Old
Vintage: 2010
Volume: 70cl
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Nose: Bold aromas of raisin, caramelized brown sugar, and a gentle hint of leather, alluding to Mortlach’s signature meaty undernote
Palate: A robust tapestry of fig jam, molasses, and oak spice, underscored by subtle savory nuances that speak to Mortlach’s storied heft
Finish: Full and warming, with lingering sherry-soaked fruit, sweet malt, and a delicate echo of earthy spice.
