The Provenance Mortlach 10 Year Old is a Speyside single malt bottled by Douglas Laing, capturing the bold, complex spirit that earned Mortlach the nickname “The Beast of Dufftown.” Known for its rich, meaty character produced through its unique partial triple distillation, this 10-year-old single-cask release delivers impressive depth even at a younger age. Bottled unchill-filtered and at natural color, it offers a clean, unfiltered look at Mortlach’s famously powerful style.

Provenance – Mortlach 10 Year Old (Speyside) 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing – Provenance | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Stewed fruits, malt loaf, soft leather, vanilla, and gentle spice.
Palate: Rich malt, dried berries, toffee, warm oak, subtle meatiness, and a touch of pepper.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak spice, dried fruit sweetness, and Mortlach’s signature depth.

Production Details:
A single-cask, small-batch release bottled at 46% without chill filtration or added color. Aged 10 years in carefully selected oak to highlight Mortlach’s naturally weighty, full-bodied character while still offering the bright freshness of a younger expression.

Perfect For:
Fans of robust Speyside malts, Mortlach enthusiasts, collectors of independent bottlings, and drinkers who appreciate rich, savory whisky profiles.

Expert Notes:
Mortlach’s spirit is known for its structure and intensity, and this Provenance bottling showcases that power beautifully, rich, layered, and remarkably characterful for 10 years old.

Customer Reviews:
“Classic Mortlach weight with youthful brightness.”
“Bold, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.”
“A great way to experience Mortlach’s character without the sherry influence.”

Interesting Fact:
Mortlach’s complex distillation process, famously described as “2.81 times distilled”, creates its signature meaty, robust spirit, making it one of the most unique profiles in Speyside.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its savory depth, or with a few drops of water to unlock dried fruit and toffee notes.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1823, Mortlach was the first legal distillery in Dufftown and remains one of Speyside’s most distinctive producers. Known for its powerful, structured spirit long used in premium blends, Mortlach’s single-cask independent bottlings like this Provenance release offer rare access to its unrestrained, natural character.