Mortlach Signatory Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky 20 Year Old · 1996 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold highlights and a rich, sherry-toned glaze.

Nose

Opulent, sherried bouquet of dark plum and fig, deep raisin sweetness, and orange zest. Nutty toffee, vanilla, and cocoa drift through polished oak, while cloves and cinnamon lend a warming spice. A subtle maltiness frames the scent, with velvety leather and biscuit notes completing a refined, complex aroma.

Palate

Silky and full-bodied, this Mortlach glides across the palate with dark fruit compote—fig, date, raisin—interwoven with cocoa, leather, and toasted almond. Sherry cask influence layers spice, orange zest, and a touch of caramel, while a subtle meaty depth and firm oak provide structure. The finish is long, warm, and nutty, with lingering cocoa and quiet pepper.

Finish

Long, velvety finish that coats the palate with dark fruit, fig and prune, hints of cocoa and caramel, and a whisper of orange zest. Spiced oak lingers—nutmeg and clove weaving through the sweetness—before tapering to a refined, nutty, sherried fade. An opulent, enduring afterglow.