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| Hi, this is one of our (almost) daily tastings. Santé! |
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February 3, 2025 |
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WF’s Little Duos,
today Mannochmore again |
Mannochmore is one of those distilleries almost nobody talks about—at least not since they stopped producing the famous Loch Dhu 10-year-old, the 'black whisky,' a long time ago. And it’s precisely for that reason that we try to sample Mannochmore as often as we can. It’s the antithesis of clickbait tastings I suppose, in any case, please only visit WF if you genuinely want to. Thank you.
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Mannochmore 8 yo 2015/2023 (58.9%, Whisky AGE, STR barrel, 266 bottles) 
Label by Taiwanese artist Hong Fu-Tian. Kudos for all this, we're all already so fed up with all the AI slop everywhere. Colour: light gold. Nose: this is very lovely, a young malt devoid of artifice, with ripe apple and mild ale. Water should do it good. With water: ripe plums join in—damsons, mirabelles, greengages… Love them all; they remind us of our childhoods. Mouth (neat): very fruity, firm yet cheerful, with slices of dried apple and pear, followed by Danish pastries. Not complicated, but it’s very good and wonderfully natural. With water: and there it is, very good indeed. A touch of honey emerges, with a slightly minty edge. Finish: medium in length, entirely reminiscent of an apple tart. And apple tart is life (what?). A faintly aniseed note lingers in the aftertaste. Comments: it does the job perfectly. Excellent for its young age.
SGP:641 - 86 points. |
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Mannochmore 11 yo 2012/2024 (60.2%, Signatory Vintage, Whisky Club Nantais, 1st fill oloroso sherry butt, cask #120, 654 bottles) 
A selection by the Whisky Club Nantais in France, which has brought together true whisky enthusiasts for many years. Colour: amber. Nose: it’s a civilised sherry, with not a trace of sulphur (no cabbage, leek, truffle, gunpowder, hardboiled egg, spent matches or the like). Instead, it leans towards millionaire’s shortbread, Mars bars, maple syrup, panettone, and a delightful mix of prunes and raisins. Very lovely, soft, and approachable. With water: complexity unfolds, bringing notes of egg broth with parsley, fresh coriander, miso, and mint… intriguing. Mouth (neat): of course, it’s a little powerful, but you already get Jaffa cakes, orangettes, and a touch of pepper and ginger adding liveliness. Think candied ginger coated in dark chocolate—how does that sound? With water: how amusing, as citrus fruits take centre stage, particularly honeyed orange marmalade. It feels more like ‘top cream sherry’ than oloroso, but who’s complaining? Finish: long, a touch more earthy and slightly dirty, which works perfectly. This grind of pepper from the mill seals the deal. Comments: one to classify among the small creatures that are big whiskies. Many far grander names don’t do better—in fact, quite the contrary. Oh, and well done, Signatory.
SGP:651 - 88 points. |
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