Mannochmore Port Finish - Murray McDavid
With a finish in Tawny Port barriques, this Scotch shows an interesting development that does not reveal a classic port wine colour in the glass. But what about the inner values of this Mannochmore Port Finish bottled by Murray McDavid?
The panel
Mean 64.5 · spread 1
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- Mannochmore
- Bottler
- Murray McDavid
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Strength
- 44.5% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
A sweet, tantalising composition unfolds as you sniff. The scent of vanilla sugar and candy floss dominates the first nose and brings back memories of fairground treats. This sweet base is accompanied by creamy notes reminiscent of banana milkshake and pineapple. These are joined by nuances of panna cotta and fruity blueberries in buttermilk. The flavour is rounded off with sultanas.
Palate
The Mannochmore reveals a relatively simple range of flavours. The sweetness of the refined sugar harmonises with the fruity aromas of wild berries and sultanas. A slight bitterness of baking cocoa complements this fruity sweetness. The spicy notes of liquorice and a warming, creamy mouthfeel provide some balance.
Finish
The finish of the Mannochmore Port Finish is medium-long and spicy, with white pepper dominating. A certain youthfulness of the whisky remains noticeable, which is reinforced by a slight oaky bitterness. The dry, spicy notes persist.
Verdicts
Marcel
This Mannochmore Port Finish brings sweet fruit and creamy lightness to the glass, but unfortunately remains a bit too tame and underdeveloped. Those looking for uncomplicated enjoyment without major surprises will find something here, yet it still lacks that certain something to truly captivate.
Sascha
In its structure, the Mannochmore Port Finish shows a simple balance between sweet fruit aromas and light spice, which is, however, marred by a noticeable youthfulness and an unbalanced finish. For fans of mild, young Speyside whiskies, it offers a solid foundation but falls short of its potential.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Mannochmore as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £107 across 44 lots · 2024-08