Mannochmore distillery
Mannochmore distillery is a Scottish Whisky distillery near Elgin.
History
The distillery was founded in 1971 by John Haig & Co. Between 1985 and 1989, production was suspended and the distillery closed; it was then reopened and in 1992 started producing a Mannochmore single malt. In 1996 the black Loch Dhu single malt whisky was introduced, and has been gaining market favour despite the rather unusual appearance and taste. After a brief re-closure in 1995, the distillery only produces for twelve months and then has a break of twelve months alternating with the nearby Glenlossie distillery, with which it shares the employees.As of 2008, Mannochmore distillery has been operated year-round by its own crew of employees, though the famous Loch Dhu has not been made since 1999.