Tri Carragh Mannochmore 11-Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2nd Fill Bourbon Cask)

A Hidden Gem from Speyside

Mannochmore is one of Speyside’s intriguing hidden treasures, established in 1971 near Elgin primarily to supply whiskies for world-famous blends like Johnnie Walker and Dimple. Its history has been marked by intermittent periods of operation, which only add to the charm and rarity of its single malt releases. Owned today by Diageo, Mannochmore continues to quietly produce some of the finest malt whiskies for connoisseurs seeking unique, characterful expressions.

This 11-year-old Mannochmore single malt, bottled by Tri Carragh at a vibrant yet balanced 55.1% ABV, reveals a whisky brimming with personality—layered, complex, and deceptively smooth.

Why Mannochmore’s Spirit is Special

• Mannochmore’s spirit is prized for its rich, buttery character, vibrant fruitiness, and a balanced profile that effortlessly marries sweetness, tartness, and spice. Rarely bottled as a single malt, it's precisely in expressions like this—specially curated by independent bottlers—that whisky lovers can fully appreciate Mannochmore’s distinctive identity and intriguing complexity.

Exceptional Cask Influence

• Matured entirely in a carefully chosen 2nd fill Bourbon cask, this whisky has developed a beautifully nuanced profile. The gentle bourbon cask maturation has imparted delicate notes of vanilla, honey, and subtle spices, enhancing the spirit's naturally rich character without overwhelming it. This considered maturation delivers an engaging and memorable tasting experience from nose to finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich aromas of butterscotch, dates, milk chocolate, malt, and warm pastry, complemented by subtle hints of cocoa.

Palate

A wonderfully buttery texture introduces chocolate, dates, and almonds at first, evolving into gentle waves of vanilla, honey, and figs mid-palate. Notes of clove, oak, and lemon curd bring complexity and freshness at the back.

Finish

Dry and exceptionally long, nearly two full minutes of lingering lemon curd, clove spice, oak, honeyed dates, and a final hint of leather before fading gently.