{"product_id":"artist-15-the-dark-side-of-the-moon-35-year-speyside-single-malt","title":"ARTIST #15 The Dark Side of the Moon 35 Year Speyside Single Malt","description":"\u003cp\u003eARTIST #15 The Dark Side of the Moon is a 35-year-old Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Mortlach Distillery, bottled at 44.2% ABV from a single 2nd fill sherry butt. This extraordinary release celebrates LA Maison du Whisky's ARTIST series 15th anniversary with only 350 bottles worldwide, featuring original artwork by Shenjiva Luthuli and representing over three decades of patient maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMortlach Distillery, known as \"The Beast of Dufftown,\" produces some of Speyside's most complex and sought-after single malts through their distinctive 2.81 times distillation process. This particular expression was distilled in 1989 and carefully aged for 35 years in cask #5-28607, a 2nd fill sherry butt that has imparted deep complexity while allowing the distillery's meaty, robust character to shine through decades of slow maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich dark chocolate, dried figs, leather-bound books, toasted almonds, candied orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxurious sherry influence with stewed plums, Christmas spices, dark honey, walnut oil, subtle smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with lingering dark fruit, gentle oak tannins, pepper spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMortlach Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2nd Fill Sherry Butt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCask Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#5-28607\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillation Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottling Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 Bottles Worldwide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-rare 35-year-old Mortlach with provenance and artistic collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, or once-in-a-lifetime toasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Connoisseurs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those seeking the pinnacle of aged Speyside complexity and sherry cask influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment Portfolio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited edition collectible with strong appreciation potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ARTIST #15 The Dark Side of the Moon taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 35-year-old Mortlach delivers an incredibly rich and complex profile dominated by deep sherry influence. Expect luxurious dark fruits like figs and plums, complemented by chocolate, leather, and warming spices, all balanced by Mortlach's signature meaty robustness that develops beautifully over decades of maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whisky good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this age, rarity, and price point, ARTIST #15 is exclusively meant for neat sipping or with a few drops of water. Using a 35-year-old limited edition single malt in cocktails would mask its extraordinary complexity and represent poor value given its collectible status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink this whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a tulip glass at room temperature, allowing 10-15 minutes for the whisky to open up. A few drops of room temperature water can help unlock additional aromatics, but avoid ice which would dull the complex flavors developed over 35 years of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs ARTIST #15 worth the investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith only 350 bottles worldwide of a 35-year-old Mortlach, this represents exceptional rarity in the whisky market. The combination of advanced age, respected distillery, unique cask selection, and artistic collaboration makes this a strong candidate for appreciation, especially given Mortlach's growing collector demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this different from other aged Speyside whiskies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release stands out through Mortlach's distinctive production process, the 35-year maturation period, and the careful selection of a 2nd fill sherry butt that provides deep complexity without overwhelming the distillery character. The artistic collaboration and extremely limited production add collectible appeal beyond the liquid itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42132111491127,"sku":"A15TDSOTM35YSSM","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/8843\/0135\/files\/front_7dfafb14-fccb-4808-80f0-6170d8e5ab48.jpg?v=1772907722","url":"https:\/\/dramstreet.com\/products\/artist-15-the-dark-side-of-the-moon-35-year-speyside-single-malt","provider":"Dram Street","version":"1.0","type":"link"}