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Scotch Drinkers Only – Mannochmore 10 Year Old

Single Cask | Ex-Rye Whiskey Octave Finish | Cask Strength

A rare single cask Mannochmore selected and bottled exclusively for the Scotch Drinkers Only range. Matured for 10 years before an Ex-Rye Whiskey Octave finish, this Speyside single malt was bottled at its natural cask strength of 58.7% ABV. The rye-seasoned octave adds vibrant spice, herbal complexity, and layers of sweet oak to Mannochmore's clean, fruit-driven spirit, creating a whisky that is both elegant and boldly expressive.

Whisky Details

Tasting Notes

Nose
Fresh green apple, ripe pear, vanilla bean, and heather honey mingle with cracked black pepper, cinnamon bark, and a hint of fresh herbs.

Palate
Silky and full-bodied with flavors of caramel, baked orchard fruits, toasted oak, rye bread, clove, nutmeg, and candied citrus peel. The rye finish adds a lively peppery lift without masking the distillery's delicate fruit character.

Finish
Long, warming, and gently drying with lingering baking spice, vanilla, oak char, citrus zest, and soft malt sweetness.

Additional Information

✓ Natural Color
✓ Non-Chill Filtered
✓ Single Cask Bottling
✓ Bottled at Natural Cask Strength

Why We Bottled It

Mannochmore is one of Speyside's true hidden gems, rarely encountered as a single malt despite producing an exceptionally elegant spirit. The Ex-Rye Whiskey Octave finish introduces layers of warming spice and subtle herbal notes that beautifully complement the whisky's fresh fruit and creamy malt character. Bottled at full cask strength, this release rewards patient sipping and reveals new dimensions with every pour.

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About Mannochmore Distillery

Mannochmore - Rarely Seen, Highly Regarded

Established in 1971 on the grounds of the Glenlossie Distillery by Scottish Malt Distillers, Mannochmore was built to support the company's popular blended whiskies. After being mothballed during the 1980s whisky recession, it was fortunately reopened a few years later in 1989 and has been a significant part of the Speyside whisky landscape ever since. Now under Diageo's ownership, Mannochmore's spirit is a key component in many Johnnie Walker blends enjoyed worldwide.

Uniquely, Mannochmore shares its workforce with its sister distillery Glenlossie, making it one of only a few such pairings in Scotland, with Springbank and Glengyle in Campbeltown being another notable example. The combined warehouse facilities at Mannochmore and Glenlossie are quite impressive, capable of holding over 200,000 casks.

An intriguing piece of Mannochmore's history is that its distillate was used to create Loch Dhu, the infamous black whisky from the 1990s. Although initially met with skepticism due to its intense color from heavy caramel use, Loch Dhu has now become a sought-after whisky among collectors, commanding high prices at auctions and specialty retailers.

At just over 50 years old, Mannochmore is still a modern distillery by Scottish standards, and it continues to employ advanced distillation techniques. Notably, a dark grains plant was built alongside the distillery. This facility processes spent grains from nearby Diageo distilleries into cattle feed, a significant shift from the past when local farmers would collect the draff directly. Furthermore, in 2012, a biomass burner was installed to handle production by-products not suitable for animal feed. These operations highlight the industry's growing focus on sustainability.

While Mannochmore is only occasionally bottled as a single malt under Diageo's Flora and Fauna series, independent bottlings are highly regarded by enthusiasts. Its light and fruity character makes it a favorite among many whisky lovers.