Bottled at natural cask strength exclusively for employees, this Manager’s Dram release was selected by Mortlach distillery manager Gordon Donoghue from a 19-year-old refill cask and filled in 2002. Originally staff-only (with limited bottles occasionally surfacing after retirement), it’s signed, individually numbered, and highly scarce—an insider slice of Mortlach history.

Bottle No. 1018.

Mortlach Distillery

Founded in 1823 in Dufftown, Speyside, Mortlach is famed for its unique 2.81 “partial triple” distillation, which yields a rich, muscular spirit often described as “meaty.” Long prized as a backbone malt in blends, Mortlach’s single cask, cask-strength bottlings show the distillery’s depth—liqueur-like texture, dark fruit, leather, and savoury complexity.

Why Add Mortlach 19 Year Old Manager’s Dram 2002 to Your Collection?

As a staff-only, cask-strength selection signed by the distillery manager, this bottle carries exceptional provenance and rarity. The refill-cask maturation lets Mortlach’s hallmark weight and complexity shine, while the Manager’s Dram pedigree makes it a coveted piece for collectors seeking authentic distillery-insider releases.