Part of United Distillers’ celebrated Flora & Fauna series (launched in 1992 to spotlight distilleries better known for blending), this 16-year-old Mortlach is a cult favourite. The bottling showcases Mortlach’s famously robust, “meaty” style with a rich, sherry-led profile—complex, spicy and deeply satisfying—making it one of the standout entries of the entire range.
Founded in 1823 in Dufftown, Speyside, Mortlach is renowned for its unique 2.81-times distillation regime, producing a dense, weighty spirit prized by blenders and malt fans alike. Its six-still setup and partial triple distillation yield layers of savoury depth and dark fruit character that have earned Mortlach the nickname “The Beast of Dufftown.”
Nose: Solvent lift gives way to succulent berries and plums, rich leather, toffee, varnish, faint citrus, dense foliage and meaty broth.
Palate: Malty, meaty, nutty core balanced by stewed sherry fruits, roasting herbs, soft caramel and restrained woody spice; grows richer with each sip.
Finish: Rhubarb compote in an oak bowl with a copper spoon, a touch of liquorice; long, warm and gently spiced.
Now discontinued within the Flora & Fauna line, this 16-year-old captures Mortlach’s hallmark “meaty” depth in a sherry-led style and marks an important chapter in UD/Diageo history. Its finite availability, age statement, and cult reputation make it both a rewarding drinker and a smart, historically significant addition to any collection.
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