Single Malt
Scotland
1 Jan 1994
1 Jan 2014
A Gordon & MacPhail bottling of Mannochmore distilled in 1994 - a phrase we like to say not only because it rhymes, but also because it means tasty Mannochmore whisky! This Connoisseurs Choice release was matured in refill Sherry hogsheads and bottled in 2014.
Traditionally fruity up front, as Sherry-cask-matured whiskies often find themselves to be. Hints of green mint leaf.
Crunchy apples, ripe bananas and toasted almonds. Subtle hints of milk chocolate and cracked black pepper.
A lasting finish.
More Mannochmore, please!
Wow, this is superb. I am hesitant to fly the flag as this dram may quickly disappear, but have to give praise. I'm not a Speysider, but this is full flavored and not gentle/smooth(!). One recent interpretation was waffles with butter and jam. There's faint woodsmoke too, and nice cask spices, and it all comes together rather gloriously. Nose is a nice feedback loop of (sugared) breakfast breads and fruits, and a touch of spice a la cinnamon (but there is oh so more!). Palate is royal. Peaches and strawberry jam, taken with a spoon, and a tad of mint. Sumptuous mouthfeel. Lingering fruits with emerging spice on the finish.... citrus juicy and very long. This is one of the reasons I've become a whiskyphile, life is good while bottle is not empty.
