anCnoc reviews

A few bits of information about this expression before we start (as this if not yet available, you can not find those little bits of info anywhere): The whisky is Un-chill filtered , Non-coloured ,…

Apart from the 12yo and anCnoc 16yo, there’s always a vintage in the core range (around 14 years old). anCnoc 1996 (46%, OB 2011)Nose: clean but definitely more sherried than the 12yo or 16yo – especi…

This is one of the first Whisky's I tasted.Nose: Nice fresh floral smell. Light light sweetness. Maybe a hint of lemon.Taste: A touch of smoke. Then leads to honey dew and pear sweetness.Finish: Dry and…

anCnoc, the rebranded Knockdhu, is the fruit of the Knockdhu distillery in Speyside. Under the patronage of Inver House, the distillery’s current owner, anCnoc has released two aged expressions—at 12 and…

Nose: Wow. I was not expecting this one. Sherry notes, big sherry. Bouillon, robust. sweet. Masculine nose, meaty. very different than it’s 12 year old and even the 16 year old which is closer in age.…

anCnoc 16 yo (46%, OB 2010)Nose: malty and fruity, quite aromatic in a way that reminds me more of fruit tea rather than the actual fruits. Maybe that’s also because of the distinct camomile notes.…

The 16-year-old is the only anCnoc available which has been fully matured in American oak casks.Nose: malty and fruity, quite aromatic in a way that reminds me more of fruit tea rather than the actual…

Nose: Lovely mix of citrus, anise, apples and vanilla drops. quite fresh and zesty.Palate: Peppery , woody, some vanilla, spices and toffee. I didn’t expect the pepper, i must admit it. turns a bit…

olour: Pale goldNose: Crisp,light with vanilla, honey and some citrus notes (lemon rind). some grass. Light and crisp, that would best describe it.Palate: Fruity, mostly sultanas, sweeter than the nose…

Nose, Taste, Finish and Balance are graded out of 2.5 each:Nose: Apple and Dutch black liquorice are the first to greet, before introducing the marzipan candy and wet grass. Wafts of tobacco smoke are…