Known as "The Beast of Dufftown", Mortlach was the first distillery built in the town of Dufftown, Speyside, established in 1823. Renowned for its rich, meaty whisky style, thanks to a unique 2.81-times distillation process that gives it a signature complex structure.

This 26-year-old expression is part of Special Releases 2019, themed "Rare by Nature", distilled in 1992 and matured for a full 26 years in newly toasted Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, imparting a deep, rich sherry influence.

Old gold colour; aromas of black tea, jam on toast, leather and tar mingled with dried fruit, apple upside-down cake, ginger cake and caramel; a palate that opens with spiced sponge cake, burnt raisins, buttery pastry and hot caramel, slowly developing into plums, liquorice, fruit cake and Caramac-like sweetness; a long, rich, lingering finish.