A rare and increasingly collectable single malt Scotch whisky from Mortlach, the legendary Speyside distillery often nicknamed "The Beast of Dufftown" for its rich, robust character. This 16-year-old expression formed part of Diageo's celebrated Flora & Fauna range — a series created to showcase lesser-seen malts from Diageo's portfolio, each bottle named after the wildlife found near its distillery.
With the Flora & Fauna range now discontinued, this Mortlach 16 Year Old has become a sought-after find for whisky collectors and Speyside enthusiasts alike. Mortlach is renowned among connoisseurs for its unusually complex, meaty, sherried style, produced using a distinctive partial triple distillation process unique to the distillery — a far cry from the lighter, more floral whiskies typically associated with Speyside.
Perfect for: Speyside whisky collectors, fans of sherried single malts, and anyone looking to add a rare, discontinued expression to their collection.
A couple of things worth adding if you have them: the ABV and bottle size, since those are commonly searched and expected on a product page, plus the distillation/bottling year if known, as collectors of discontinued ranges like Flora & Fauna often search by specific bottling era. Let me know if you'd like me to fold those in.
Colour
Deep amber, with rich golden-bronze hues from extended sherry cask maturation
Nose
Rich and meaty, with notes of dried fruit, sherry sweetness, and a savoury, almost beefy depth characteristic of Mortlach. Hints of toasted oak, malt, and warm spice come through underneath.
Palate
Full-bodied and robust, opening with dried fruit, raisin, and sherry-soaked sweetness, layered with malty richness and a meaty, savoury core. Warm baking spices and a touch of dark chocolate develop through the middle.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering spice, oak, and a final note of dried fruit sweetness.
Mortlach
Founded 1823
Nicknamed "The Beast of Dufftown," Mortlach distils its spirit an unusual 2.81 times through six mismatched stills, producing a rich, meaty character that stands apart from Speyside's typically lighter style. Renowned for its complex, secretive distillation process
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