LOCH DHU - The Black Whiskey 10Yr Mannochmore Distillery

A litre bottle of Loch Dhu, meaning 'Black Lake' in Gaelic, the famous 'Black Whisky' made at Mannochmore distillery in 1996 and 1997. Having gained popularity due to its unusual appearance, it has become a very collectible but hard-to-find whisky.

Loch Dhu 10 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 1L Tasting Notes

Nose: Aroma is very pleasant.

Palate: This is extremely rich and very balanced in flavour.

Finish: Smooth & lingering.

Distillery Information

Mannochmore distillery is a Scottish Whisky distillery near Elgin. The distillery was founded in 1971 by John Haig & Co. Between 1985 and 1989, production was suspended and the distillery closed; it was then reopened and in 1992 started producing a Mannochmore single malt. In 1996 the black Loch Dhu ("Black Loch" in Scottish Gaelic) single malt whisky was introduced, and has been gaining market favour despite (or because of) the rather unusual appearance and taste. After a brief re-closure in 1995, the distillery only produces for twelve months and then has a break of twelve months alternating with the nearby Glenlossie distillery, with which it shares the employees.