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Mortlach Special Strength, 2014, 49%
Mortlach

Mortlach Special Strength, 2014, 49%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 9
Average Score
Avg 66
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Description

Mortlach Special Strength is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Speyside region, known as 'The Beast of Dufftown' due to its rich and powerful flavors derived from a unique 2.81 distillation process. This expression was part of Diageo's 2014 relaunch of Mortlach's core range and was released exclusively for the Travel Retail market. Bottled at 49% ABV, it combines malts aged in a complex mix of first-fill, refill, and re-charred American and European oak casks, including Sherry and Bourbon barrels, to bring out intense fruit, spice, and herbaceous elements.

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LatestSGD 118
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LowSGD 69
SGD 137SGD 112SGD 87SGD 61Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 14Mar 8Sep 13Sep 14 - SGD 90 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 14, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 69 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Feb 16 - SGD 117 - Just Whisky Auctions - Feb 16, 2026Mar 8 - SGD 108 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Mar 8, 2026Mar 9 - SGD 128 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026Jul 12 - SGD 130 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jul 12, 2026Sep 13 - SGD 118 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Sep 13, 2026

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 118.17
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 12, 2026SGD 129.54
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Mar 9, 2026SGD 127.79

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Must Have MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 113.73
Cask type
American & European Oak, Sherry & Bourbon Casks, Re-charred Hogsheads
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Jim Beveridge
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Natural cork stopper
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
Mortlach 2014 Relaunch
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Travel Retail Exclusive
Allocation
Travel Retail
Nose
Full and rich with notes of oranges, orange marmalade, apricots, vanilla pod, chewy raisin, and a hint of meatiness. Some sources also mention Speyside heather, grains, grapefruit peel, red pepper, pickles, and smoked salt.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, sweet and fruity with oranges, caramel, almonds, marzipan, and a slightly fizzy mouth-feel. Also features barley, caramel sauce, orange oil, dried herbs, sesame oil, candied fruits, lemon, pepper, bitter chocolate, and a creamy, smooth texture with vanilla, honey, and spices. Intense malt, apple, rich dried fruits, orange rind, tobacco leaf, fresh apricots, Sherried oak, and a hint of chocolaty smoke are also noted.
Finish
Long and oily, with a lingering sweetness and a slight bitterness of oranges. Features light floral elements, a touch of pepper, nutty flavors, a silky texture with notes of wood, a little wisp of smoke, apricot sweetness, and lingering spice.
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