Mortlach was founded in 1823 by James Findlater in the Speyside town of Dufftown. The town is home to six distilleries now, but Mortlach was the first legal distillery there. It is named after the local Mortlach parish and church. The whisky has long been admired for a robust and complex character, partly attributed to an unusual 2.81-times distillation regime. Mortlach has been a key component of Johnnie Walker and has been since the 1920s. It is owned by Diageo. In recent years it has been repositioned more aggressively as a single malt, where its weight, richness and savoury depth distinguish it sharply from lighter fruity Speyside styles.
Mortlach
Speyside
Established 1823
The 'Beast of Dufftown' lends structure and depth to Johnnie Walker blends.
Spirit Character
Big, bold and savoury, Mortlach is a Speyside whisky almost like no other.
Taste profile
Christmas Cake
Hazelnut
Meaty
Facts & Figures
RegionSpeyside
Established1823
OwnerDiageo
Number of Stills3 wash, 3 spirit
Annual Capacity3,800,000 litres of alcohol
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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