Mannochmore 12 Year Old Tri Carragh 55.6% 70cl

Mannochmore 12 Year Old Tri Carragh 55.6% 70cl A rich, sumptuous, tropical and decadently spiced Mannochmore single malt here, released by independent bottler Tri Carragh. Distilled in April 2014, it’s been ageing for over 12 years, including a 15-month finish in a second-fill Tawny Port barrique. It’s got all manner of juicy fruit notes going on, in with intricate dessert notes. Just 280 bottles will ever be released. Official tasting notes: Nose: Ripe strawberries, baked apples and peach nectar mingle with white chocolate and tropical notes of mango and banana. Beneath the fruit lies a gentle floral quality typical of Mannochmore, with hints of honeycomb and soft vanilla. Palate: Bright orchard fruits develop into poached pears and juicy stone fruits, wrapped in rich red berry compote. The port influence adds layers of cinnamon-spiced red wine, dried fruits and a touch of cocoa, while the distillery’s elegant spirit keeps everything lifted and fresh. Finish: Lingering red berries, gentle spice and a subtle note of burnt Demerara sugar.