Signatory Vintage Un-Chillfiltered Collection Mannochmore 11 Year Old — Hogshead 700ml
Product details
| Management number | 253707174 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$23.20 | Model Number | 253707174 | ||
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Mannochmore is one of Speyside's genuinely quieter distilleries — the vast majority of its output disappears directly into blends, most notably Diageo's Haig Club and Johnnie Walker, making any independently bottled single cask a real point of interest for whisky enthusiasts curious about a distillery they rarely get to taste on its own terms. This particular expression, distilled September 17, 2008, and bottled July 24, 2020, spent its full eleven years maturing in a single hogshead cask, part of Signatory Vintage's Un-Chillfiltered Collection — a range built specifically around presenting whisky exactly as it comes from the barrel, without the visual clarity trade-off that chill filtration otherwise requires.
Signatory Vintage itself is widely regarded as one of the most discerning independent bottlers working in Scotch whisky today, founded in 1988 by Andrew Symington and known for a genuine commitment to single-cask presentation — bottling one cask at a time, without chill filtration or added colouring, specifically to let each individual barrel's distinct character shine through unaltered. Since 2002, Signatory has conducted its bottling and warehousing operations at Edradour distillery in Perthshire, which the company also owns.
Suds and Spirits' extended tasting notes describe a nose offering "a captivating blend of sweet vanilla, fresh fruit, and a delicate hint of oak," with the palate unfolding "layers of malted barley, creamy toffee, and ripe apples, while subtle notes of spices and oak add depth and complexity," closing "long and satisfying, with a gentle warmth and a touch of dried fruit that lingers beautifully." As the retailer puts it, "Signatory Mannochmore Hogshead is a whisky that will appeal to both connoisseurs and those looking to explore the distinctive flavors of Speyside." This is genuinely approachable, well-balanced Speyside whisky from a distillery you'll rarely see bottled independently — a real opportunity to taste Mannochmore entirely on its own terms.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Signatory Vintage Un-Chillfiltered Collection Mannochmore 11 Year Old is sourced from Mannochmore Distillery, located in Speyside, Scotland — a distillery whose output is used overwhelmingly for blended Scotch whisky, making independent single-cask bottlings a genuine rarity. This particular cask was distilled September 17, 2008, and matured in a single hogshead for eleven years before being bottled July 24, 2020.
The whisky is bottled by Signatory Vintage, founded in 1988 by Andrew Symington and widely regarded as one of the most discerning independent bottlers in Scotch whisky, known for presenting single casks without chill filtration or added colouring. Since 2002, Signatory has conducted its bottling and warehousing at Edradour distillery in Perthshire, which the company also owns. Bottled at 46% ABV / 92 proof, 700ml, as part of the Un-Chillfiltered Collection.
Critics Reviews
No formal numerical critic score is confirmed for this specific cask at this time.
Suds and Spirits (extended tasting note):
"Signatory Mannochmore Hogshead is a superb single malt Scotch whisky that showcases the craftsmanship and tradition of one of Speyside's finest distilleries. Carefully aged in hogshead casks, this exceptional expression is the result of meticulous selection, allowing the whisky to develop a rich, complex character while maintaining a smooth, elegant finish. On the nose, it offers a captivating blend of sweet vanilla, fresh fruit, and a delicate hint of oak. The palate unfolds with layers of malted barley, creamy toffee, and ripe apples, while subtle notes of spices and oak add depth and complexity. The finish is long and satisfying, with a gentle warmth and a touch of dried fruit that lingers beautifully."
Tasting Profile
Nose
Sweet vanilla and fresh fruit lead, joined by a delicate hint of oak.
Palate
Layers of malted barley and creamy toffee carry the entry, developing ripe apple alongside subtle spice and oak, building genuine depth and complexity.
Finish
Long and satisfying, closing with gentle warmth and a touch of dried fruit that lingers beautifully.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
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| Style | Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Single Cask |
| ABV / Proof | 46% ABV / 92 Proof |
| Age | 11 Years |
| Cask | Hogshead |
| Distilled | September 17, 2008 |
| Bottled | July 24, 2020 |
| Distillery | Mannochmore — Speyside, Scotland |
| Bottler | Signatory Vintage |
| Bottler Founded | 1988, by Andrew Symington |
| Series | Un-Chillfiltered Collection |
| Chill Filtered | No |
| Category Significance | A rarely independently bottled Speyside distillery — most output goes into blends |
| Style / Identity | An approachable, well-balanced, genuinely rare single-cask expression of Mannochmore |
| Aromas & Flavors | Sweet vanilla, fresh fruit, malted barley, creamy toffee, ripe apple, dried fruit |
| Bottle Size | 700ml |
Food Pairings
- Light desserts and fruit tarts
- Soft, creamy cheeses
- Grilled or roasted poultry
Serving Note
Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass, or with a small splash of water to open additional layers of fruit and oak.
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