{"product_id":"mannochmore-10-year-old-the-black-whisky-charred-oak-cask-matured-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2000-70cl","title":"Mannochmore 10 Year Old The Black Whisky Charred Oak Cask Matured Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2000) 70cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMannochmore 10 Year Old The Black Whisky Charred Oak Cask Matured Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2000) 70cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Loch Dhu 10-year-old, affectionately known as 'the Black Whisky', was a distinctive creation from the Mannochmore distillery located in Speyside, Scotland. Renowned for its unusual jet-black color achieved through an innovative finishing process, this whisky quickly became a cult classic among collectors and enthusiasts. Produced during a limited period in the late 1990s, the Loch Dhu represents a bold and experimental approach to whisky-making that challenged traditional aesthetic expectations. Its unique appearance and rarity have made it a sought-after bottle for those interested in unconventional and memorable expressions from Scottish distilleries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe infamous Loch Dhu - 'Black Lake'. It has polarised whisky drinkers, with many lovers and haters out in the wild, and has become immensely collectible. A bit of a strange whisky, but one that's worth trying at least once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Mannochmore \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner-content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"introduction\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eA large distillery with half a dozen stills, here a light style is produced though without the oily background of its sister plant, Glenlossie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pagenav js-fixed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"company-profile__item company-profile__profile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers are more to the fore here, with delicate fruits that gain in weight when matured. Although some older expressions have appeared on occasion, it is most commonly seen as a 12-year-old in the Flora \u0026amp; Fauna range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMannochmore is one of the manifestations of the confidence of the 1960s – a situation which is currently being repeated. It was built by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scotchwhisky.com\/whiskypedia\/5893\/distillers-company-limited\/\"\u003eDCL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 1971 to cope with increasing demand internationally for blends, and like its sister plant, Glenlossie, it has been closely associated with the Haig and Dimple brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years it worked quietly away until 1996 when its make was used in one of the most controversial single malts of the late 20th century – Loch Dhu, the ‘black whisky’. Although the full tale of how Loch Dhu was created has never been told (and is unlikely ever to be revealed), the enthusiastic use of spirit caramel is seen by most as the most likely candidate for the pitch black hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand was withdrawn soon after its launch and despite the hostility of the initial response when it first appeared it has now, perhaps inevitably, become a collector’s item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction capacity was upped in 2013 to 4.5m litres per annum with new mash tun, more washbacks and a pair of stills – now making eight in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"product-navigation\"\u003e40% ABV\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cnav class=\"product-navigation\"\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cnav class=\"product-navigation\"\u003e70cl\u003c\/nav\u003e","brand":"Mannochmore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56693748498757,"sku":"MANLOCHDHU","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/Mannochmore10YearOldTheBlackWhiskyCharredOakCaskMaturedSpeysideSingleMaltScotchWhisky_2000_70cl.jpg?v=1766245137","url":"https:\/\/b1yyjg-bk.myshopify.com\/products\/mannochmore-10-year-old-the-black-whisky-charred-oak-cask-matured-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-2000-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}