Signatory Mortlach 10 years

About the Signatory Mortlach 10 years

Signatory Mortlach 10 years is a single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside, Scotland. It carries spirit from Mortlach distillery, bottled independently at 10 years old. Signatory Mortlach 10 years sits at 43% ABV, with no added colouring. That gives an honest look at the spirit's natural hue. Speyside is Scotland's densest whisky region, packed with distilleries along the River Spey. Mortlach itself sits in Dufftown, a town built almost entirely around whisky making. Mortlach distillery was founded in 1823 in Dufftown, becoming the town's first legal distillery. It later gained fame for an unusual production method: partial triple distillation fixed at 2.81 times through six stills. Introduced in 1897, that process shaped the malty, weighty character now associated with Mortlach whisky. William Grant managed the site for two decades before leaving to found Glenfiddich. That history gives Mortlach a quiet but significant place in Speyside's whisky story. Signatory Vintage bottled this release as part of its Scottish Wildlife series. That range highlights single cask or small batch selections. The nose opens with peach, mango, and ripe papaya, backed by honey and vanilla sweetness. Coconut, guava, and lychee add a tropical fruit lift, while apple keeps things bright. The palate turns earthier, with leather, vegetative notes, and a trace of woody spice. This layering of sweet fruit against earthy depth is what makes Mortlach whisky distinctive within Speyside. Signatory Mortlach 10 years rewards a slow, neat pour rather than a quick sip. Let it sit in the glass for a minute before tasting. This is a Speyside single malt suited to someone curious about Mortlach's unusual distillation history. It also works well for drinkers who want something beyond typical light Speyside malts. At 43% ABV, it stays approachable while keeping real depth.