Mortlach 10 yo (2016), Signatory – 100 Proof Edition #84 (PX Sherry), 57.1%

Introduction

The Mortlach distillery in Dufftown is one of Speyside’s most historic and respected distilleries, founded in 1823 as the first legal distillery in Dufftown. The distillery is renowned for its unique and complex distillation process, which gives its whiskies a distinctively rich, meaty and intense character that sets Mortlach clearly apart from other Speyside single malts.

Production Method

• Ingredients: Traditional malted barley from the Speyside region of Scotland, processed according to Mortlach’s classic methods
• Distillation process: Mortlach employs the so-called “2.81 times distillation” – a unique and complex process using six pot stills of varying sizes, ensuring the characteristic rich and meaty style
• Maturation: Primarily matured in ex-bourbon casks from 2016, followed by a finishing period in Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks, adding depth, sweetness and fruitiness
• Special techniques: Bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of the exclusive 100 Proof series, at natural strength (cask strength) and without chill filtration, preserving the whisky’s full flavour profile and texture

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich and inviting with dried fruits, raisins, figs and dark chocolate from the PX sherry cask, supported by Mortlach’s signature meaty and lightly sulphurous notes along with a hint of vanilla and caramel from the bourbon cask
• Palate: Powerful and layered with intense notes of dark plums, dates and dry sherry fruit, interwoven with dark bread, lightly smoked meat, leathery richness and a warming spiciness of ginger and black pepper
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering notes of dark fruit, bitter chocolate, oak tannins and a subtle salty minerality – a classic hallmark of Mortlach’s powerful DNA

Serving Recommendations

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (18–20°C) is recommended to bring out the full flavour complexity
• Glass recommendation: A tulip-shaped nosing glass (e.g. Glencairn) for optimal concentration of aromas and fragrances
• Serving suggestions: Best enjoyed neat or with a single drop of cold spring water, which opens up the whisky’s complex flavour profile and tempers the high alcohol strength
• Food pairings: Pairs excellently with dark chocolate, dried fruits and nuts, bold cheeses such as gorgonzola, or as a companion to a fine cigar after dinner

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 57.1% ABV (100 Proof)
• Bottle size: 70 cl
• Country/region of origin: Scotland – Dufftown, Speyside
• Certifications/Awards: Part of Signatory Vintage’s acclaimed 100 Proof series, Edition #84 – a series that consistently receives high recognition among whisky enthusiasts and critics for its quality and hand-picked selection of exceptional casks

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Mortlach 10 yo (2016) from Signatory’s 100 Proof series represents the very best from one of Scotland’s most distinctive and unique distilleries – a whisky that unites Mortlach’s legendary meaty intensity with the lavish sweetness of Pedro Ximénez sherry casks in a rare and memorable combination.

As Edition #84 in the exclusively limited 100 Proof series, this bottle has been produced in a limited quantity, and once they are gone, you won’t find them again – a true collector’s item for the discerning whisky lover.

Signatory Vintage is recognised as one of the world’s most respected independent bottlers, with over three decades of experience selecting and bottling exceptional casks from Scotland’s finest distilleries, and this expression is no exception.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Whisky lovers and critics around the world consistently celebrate Mortlach expressions from Signatory for their depth, complexity and authenticity – and the 100 Proof series is particularly sought after for its cask strength character and hand-picked cask selection.

When you choose a bottle from the 100 Proof series, you join a community of dedicated whisky enthusiasts who value true craftsmanship, natural strength and uncompromising quality above all else.

The combination of Mortlach’s iconic distillation style and Signatory’s expertise in cask selection makes this edition a must-have for any serious collector and whisky lover.

From Mortlach and Signatory Vintage to You

Behind every bottle from Signatory Vintage’s 100 Proof series lies decades of dedication, passion and expertise – a labour of love that begins in Mortlach’s historic distillery halls in Dufftown and ends directly in your glass without compromise.

Mortlach is a distillery with soul and character, and through its meticulous cask selection, Signatory Vintage has ensured that this particular cask reflects the absolute best of what Mortlach can achieve after 10 years in a combination of bourbon and PX sherry casks.

Treat yourself or a whisky lover in your life to an unforgettable experience – add Edition #84 to your collection today, and let Mortlach’s unique heritage and Signatory’s mastery tell their story in every single glass.