Mortlach 11Y 100 Proof Edition #73 Signatory Vintage 2014 is a powerful and compact single malt from Speyside, bottled by the highly regarded independent bottler Signatory Vintage. Distilled in 2014, matured for 11 years and bottled at 57.1%, it delivers the classic 100 Proof style with plenty of intensity. Produced in small batches, it has been matured in a combination of first fill oloroso sherry butts and refill hogsheads, creating a rich, spicy and clearly sherry-driven profile with Mortlach’s characteristically robust spirit at its core. It is bottled without chill filtration and with no added colour.
About the producer Signatory Vintage is one of Scotland’s most respected independent whisky bottlers. Founded in 1988 by Andrew Symington, the company is known for selecting characterful casks and presenting whiskies with a clear sense of both distillery character and cask influence. Signatory is closely associated with bottlings made without chill filtration and without added colour, something highly appreciated by enthusiasts seeking a purer and more natural style. The 100 Proof series has become especially popular for combining high strength, clear style and excellent value.
Tasting notes The nose is deep and generous, with dark fruits, raisins, dates and dried plums, followed by orange peel, clove, cinnamon and toasted oak. Beneath the rich sherry tones lies Mortlach’s typically full-bodied and almost meaty house style, adding extra weight and structure to the aroma.
On the palate, it is dense, powerful and concentrated, showing clear notes of dark fruit, sherry sweetness, nuts, spice and oak. The first fill oloroso casks bring depth, sweetness and spice, while the refill hogsheads help preserve the character of the distillate and provide balance. Mortlach’s robust style gives the whisky an almost meaty weight, which, together with the strength, creates an intense yet well-structured expression.
The finish is long, warming and spicy, with notes of dried fruit, orange peel, sherry-soaked oak, dark caramel and a lightly peppery ending. This is a whisky for those who appreciate powerful Speyside in a sherry-driven style, where rich cask character meets a distillate with exceptional body and presence.
