The Mannochmore 12yo Flora & Fauna Oak Cask is a single malt whisky that boasts a light, smooth, and fruity mellow palate. Distilled with water from the Barden Burn in the Mannoch Hills, it has an ABV of 43% and is expertly aged for 12 years in oak casks. This maturation process imparts a rich and complex flavor profile to the whisky.
Located a few miles south of Elgin, the Mannochmore distillery is renowned for producing light and smooth Speyside malts. The distillery utilizes water sourced from the Barden Burn, which originates in the Mannoch Hills. While it might lack historical charm, the distillery compensates with its efficiency. The majority of Mannochmore's spirit contributes to Diageo's Haig blended whisky, with the 12-year-old Flora and Fauna edition being the only ongoing official bottling.
The Flora & Fauna series from Diageo is a celebrated range of single malt whiskies that highlights some of the finest distilleries in Scotland. The Mannochmore 12yo Flora & Fauna Oak Cask stands out in this series, known for its fresh, grassy, ultra-pure malt that is often austere and perfect for long ageing.
The whisky features a fruity, mellow palate with notes of green twig, brimstone, green apples, toasted oak, lemon zest, sweet malt, dry oak spice, green grass, apples, oranges, and a lingering, dry finish. The bottle's label is adorned with the Great Spotted Woodpecker, native to the woods near the Mannochmore distillery.
Overall, the Mannochmore 12yo Flora & Fauna Oak Cask is a must-try for whisky enthusiasts seeking a complex and well-aged Speyside malt.
It is aged for 12 years.
The ABV is 43%.
It is from the Speyside region.
It is produced by the Mannochmore distillery.
Notable flavor notes include green twig, brimstone, green apples, toasted oak, lemon zest, sweet malt, dry oak spice, green grass, apples, and oranges.
The Flora & Fauna series showcases some of the best distilleries in Scotland, offering a range of unique single malt whiskies.
The Mannochmore 12yo Flora & Fauna Oak Cask is highly regarded for its fresh, fruity nose and mineral-rich palate. Many reviewers appreciate its complex bouquet of citrus, apples, and delicate smoke, complemented by tropical fruit notes on the palate. The finish might be considered short by some, but the overall experience is described as light, summery, and artfully crafted. A delightful whisky that offers good value and stands out as a unique, approachable Speyside malt.
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