2016 Claxton's Exploration Series Mannochmore 7 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

This Mannochmore has all of the heathery notes that you would expect, with the Moscatel barrique contributing honey and sweet oak. Light aromas of sheepskins, tea biscuits and ripe Jonathan apples lead into a medium-bodied and medium-sweet delivery with gentle peppers and a wavering beeswaxiness, the latter more salient towards the finish. The wax is a surprise, especially for such a young whisky. Clynelish fans should find this appealing. 50% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered. Tasted from a 50ml sample.

Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Sweet heather notes with honeycomb, wax and shortbread. Palate: More waxy-honey flavours, herbal with dry oak notes. Finish: Short finish with sweet oak and honey.