A 12‑year‑old Mortlach matured in second‑fill Oloroso sherry butts, bottled at a hefty 57.1%, and left completely natural. This one shows the distillery’s famous “Beast of Dufftown” character in full stride: dark berries, leather, earthy spice, raisins, and a hint of coffee on the nose, followed by a robust, meaty, spicy palate layered with dried fruit, chocolate, malt, and subtle oak. The finish is long, warming, and unmistakably Mortlach. Sherry sweetness wrapped around that muscular, savoury bite.

Signatory Vintage’s 100 Proof series is built around a simple, old‑school promise: single malts bottled at traditional British 100 proof (57.1%), always natural colour, non‑chillfiltered, and drawn from carefully selected individual casks. The range highlights distillery character with muscular structure and honest cask influence (sherry butts, bourbon barrels, and occasional wine finishes) all chosen to amplify texture and flavour rather than obscure the spirit. It’s a series beloved by whisky geeks because it delivers intensity, transparency, and value: big flavour without the big‑brand markup.

700mL | 57.1%ABV