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Why This Bottle?
We’ve covered the eight house bottles. HBO and Diageo then slipped out one final release: Game of Thrones Whisky Mortlach 15-Year-Old Six Kingdoms. No house banner this time, just a three-eyed raven and a nod to the realm after the last credits rolled. Mortlach is a Dufftown distillery known for its beefy spirit. Let’s see if that strength lands on the tongue.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach, Speyside |
| Series | Six Kingdoms – Game of Thrones Single Malt Whisky |
| Age | 15 Years |
| Cask Finish | Ex-bourbon, finished in sherry casks |
| ABV | 46 % |
| Launch Price | ~£120 |
| My Score | 8.0 / 10 |
First Sniff
I gave it five minutes in a tulip glass. Straight words:
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Rich toffee – sticky and dark.
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Dried figs – like Christmas cake fruit.
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Hint of leather – old book in a study.
Big nose. No smoke.
Taste (Plain English)
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Sweet start – brown sugar and raisin bun.
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Meaty middle – chewy malt, bit like beef stock cube (Mortlach’s nickname is “The Beast” for a reason).
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Sherry spice – nutmeg and soft clove.
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Long finish – oak, cocoa, tiny flick of orange peel.
Warm, bold, but stays balanced.
Score Sheet
| Area | 5 Points Max | My Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | 5 | 4 |
| Palate | 5 | 4.2 |
| Finish | 5 | 3.8 |
| Value | 5 | 4 |
| Total | /20 | 16 → 8.0 / 10 |
Where It Sits in the Line-Up
| Bottle | Style | ABV | My Score | One-Word Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagavulin Lannister | Heavy peat | 46 % | 8.5 | Fiery |
| Mortlach Six Kingdoms | Rich sherried | 46 % | 8.0 | Beastly |
| Oban Night’s Watch | Dark malt | 43 % | 7.8 | Brooding |
| Royal Lochnagar Baratheon | Sweet malt | 40 % | 7.6 | Regal |
| Cardhu Targaryen | Fruity spice | 40 % | 7.4 | Warm |
| Clynelish Tyrell | Light coastal | 51.2 % | 7.5 | Fresh |
| Singleton Tully | Fresh fruit | 40 % | 7.3 | River |
| Dalwhinnie Stark | Sweet crisp | 43 % | 7.2 | Frosty |
| Talisker Greyjoy | Briny pepper | 45.8 % | 7.0 | Stormy |
Mortlach slots just behind Lagavulin for punch, well above the lighter drams.
Easy Food Matches
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Sticky toffee pudding – mirrors the toffee note.
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Charcuterie – salt + fat cuts the rich malt.
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75 % dark chocolate – brings out the cocoa finish.
Handy Tips
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Water: A few drops calm the meatiness and lift orange zest.
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Ice: Knocks back the sherry spice—use only if it’s sweltering.
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Shelf life: Holds flavour for a year plus; the ABV helps.
Bottle or Full Set?
If you collect Game of Thrones single malt whisky bottles, Mortlach Six Kingdoms is a must; it caps the story. Pricey, but you’re paying for the age and limited run. New to the series? I’d start by searching for the full Game of Thrones whisky set, then grab Mortlach later to complete the shelf.
Final Sip
Game of Thrones Whisky Mortlach 15 Year Old Six Kingdoms is bold, rich, and a bit wild – fitting end-credits whisky. I’m landing at 8 / 10. It won’t please peat heads, but if you like sherried Speyside muscle, this one swings a heavy sword.
Want to explore the full story behind the Game of Thrones whisky collection? Don’t miss our comprehensive guide to the Game of Thrones whisky collection, where you’ll find everything from tasting notes to collector tips.
Tried it? Drop your score on X @lochsofwhisky. Next series? Maybe the Middle-earth malts … if only. Slàinte!
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