Loch Dhu The Black Whisky 10 Year Old

Loch Dhu is a whisky that defies convention—a dark, brooding dram that’s more curiosity than crowd-pleaser. It’s a cult classic for those who appreciate the eccentric and the extreme.Here’s a detailed and nuanced tasting profile for the Loch Dhu 10 Year Old “The Black Whisky”, distilled at Mannochmore and released in the late 1990s—a whisky as infamous as it is collectible:

Loch Dhu 10 Year Old – Tasting Notes

Color: Squid ink black—almost opaque

Cause: Extremely heavy use of spirit caramel (E150a), far beyond typical cosmetic levels

Nose :- Espresso and treacle toffee: Intense roasted coffee notes with sticky sweetness. Coffee cake with walnut: Nutty and dessert-like. Burnt prunes and raisins: Deep dried fruit with a scorched edge. Worcestershire sauce and soy: Umami-laced, with a meaty, savory undertone and shredded wheat: Dusty, dry, and oddly fungal

Palate:- Burnt toast and bitter coffee: Dominated by acrid roast notes. Horseradish and Black licorice and balsamic: Sweet char and herbal depth. Smooth malt and oily texture: Surprisingly full-bodied for 40% ABV

Finish :-mShort and drying: Bitter balsamic, burnt grape and charred oak: Leaves a lasting impression

Distillery: Mannochmore, Speyside

ABV: 40%

Cask type: Charred oak

Nickname: “The Black Whisky” – Loch Dhu means “Black Lake” in GaelicBeloved by collectors for its uniqueness and notoriety2Loch Dhu is a whisky that defies convention—a dark, brooding dram that’s more curiosity than crowd-pleaser. It’s a cult classic for those who appreciate the eccentric and the extreme.