SMWS 64.106 Loch Blanc

SMWS 64.106 Loch Blanc, 11 YO, 56.8 %

An independent bottling from Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) today. Distillery 64 is Mannochmore, a work horse distillery established in 1970 and owned by Diageo. Mannochmore is the signature malt in the Haig blended whisky.

A fun fact, if you are a whisky nerd, is that Mannochmore is located at the same site as Glenlossie, which is also owned by Diageo.

The SMWS 64.106 Loch Blanc was distilled on 2006-09-13. It was matured in a refill ex-bourbon hogshead. The total outturn was 270 bottles.

Nose: Notes of a fruity and rich white wine. Vanilla and white chocolate. White pepper and hints of a lush green house in the background.

Taste: Rich and full bodied. Plenty pepper upfront. Malty, with citrus, vanilla and ginger.

Finish: Medium long finish. Quite fresh all the way. Peppermint, wet leaves and citrus.

Comment: Fresh with appealing notes of white wine.

Score 86/100

Sláinte!
- Thomas

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