Mannochmore 2014 100 Proof Edition #51 Signatory Vintage

Profile: The Mannochmore 2014 100 Proof Edition #51 Signatory Vintage at a glance

• Mannochmore 2014: Small in the Cask, big in appearance
• Edition #51 of the Signatory 100 Proof Edition
• 1st Fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry Quarter Casks & Refill Hogsheads: Cask aging with a real influence
• Value for money: You can hardly get more bang for your buck
• Signatory Vintage: The independent bottler houses more than 10,000 Casks

Portrait: What makes the Mannochmore 2014 100 Proof Edition #51 Signatory Vintage special

Mannochmore? Never heard of it? No wonder.This Speyside distillery is as rare as the Scottish summer - especially as a single malt. All the more wonderful when Signatory Vintage pulls a barrel (or several) of it out of the shadows and catapults it into the 100 Proof Edition.

And what an edition! 57.1% vol., as always at 100 Proof – officially strong enough to ignite gunpowder, historically speaking. Don't worry, nothing will explode here (except maybe your taste buds).

The Mannochmore 2014/2025 was allowed to mature for a full eleven years – not in any standard casks, but in quarter casks and hogsheads that had previously been filled with sweet Pedro Ximénez Sherry. That not only sounds delicious, but also like a cask fitness program: small casks, big impact.

The combination of compact maturation space and sherry residue brings a lot of character – dates, raisins, and a hint of spicy oak. But hey, we're not talking about taste today.

What we can say: This Mannochmore is the liquid counter-argument to the assumption that "strong" always has to mean "edgy." And all this at a price that makes you wonder if Signatory accidentally misplaced the comma.

In short: whoever discovers it shouldn't underestimate it. Small in name, big in glass.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Mannochmore 2014 100 Proof Edition #51 Signatory Vintage tastes like

• Nose: Sweet sherry aromas immediately hit the nose - raisins, dates and figs set the tone - behind this are aromas of ripe red fruits, accompanied by vanilla, honey and a hint of oak - a light freshness reminiscent of orange zest and a splash of grape juice - complex and inviting
• Palate: Oily and full-bodied with a strong, sweet and spicy opening - the PX pre-allocation shows intense dried fruits, syrup and a hint of chocolate - fruity notes provide balance, accompanied by fine oak spice, a touch of cinnamon and a subtle nuttiness - despite 57.1% vol. Well-integrated alcohol - strong, but not overwhelming
• Finish: long and pleasantly warming - the sweetness remains present, accompanied by gentle tannins, dark cocoa powder, and a slight dryness - a hint of oak and red fruits fade slowly and elegantly
  
  
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