Mortlach, established in 1823 by James Findlater in the wake of the Excise Act, was the first legal distillery in Dufftown. It was the only distillery in Dufftown until Glenfiddich was founded in 1887. Glenfiddich founder William Grant, worked at Mortlach distillery for 20 years prior to founding his distillery.
In 1923 John Walker and Sons bought the distillery and much of its whisky was used in their blends. In 2014, owner Diageo launched four luxury single malts under the Mortlach name.
Mortlach favours a classic Speyside flavour as part of its whiskey range.