WH-ID-SIG-014 Signatory Vintage 1990 Mortlach

🏷️ Features & Details

• Brand: Signatory Vintage
• Distillery: Mortlach
• Vintage: 1990
• Bottled: Various years (e.g., 2011, 2014, 2015)
• Age: Ranges from 14 to 24 years
• Cask Type: Primarily refill sherry butts
• ABV: Typically between 51.5% and 57.9%
• Bottle Size: 700ml
• Packaging: Classic Signatory Vintage tube
• Origin: Speyside, Scotland

👃 Tasting Notes

Note: Tasting notes vary depending on the specific bottling.

• Nose: Dusty wood shavings, linseed oil, white pepper, hay, orange, and peach
• Palate: Intense with chili peppers, leather, spicy notes, honey, and grapefruit
• Finish: Light coffee, dry, earthy, and peppery

🏆 Collectibility & Significance

• Reputation: Mortlach is known for its robust and meaty character, often referred to as the “Beast of Speyside.”
• Collector’s Appeal: Limited releases and varying cask types make these bottlings unique and collectible
• Significance: Independent bottlings offer a different perspective on Mortlach’s character compared to official releases

🎁 Presentation & Use

• Ideal For:
  • Whisky collectors seeking unique expressions
  • Enthusiasts of cask strength whiskies
  • Those interested in exploring Mortlach’s diverse profiles
• Serving Suggestion:
  • Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the flavors
  • Pairs well with rich foods like roasted meats or aged cheeses
• Occasions:
  • Special tastings
  • Gifting for whisky aficionados
  • Celebratory events