An Cnoc 12 Year Old 2 Glass Pack

anCnoc 22 Year Old

In 1892 John Morrison purchased the knock estate, the surrounding area was full of peat and barley, and within a stones throw of the Great North Railway. When natural springs of pure, clear water water were found John Morrison sized his oppertunity, once samples had been analysed John began negotiating with the Distillers Company of Edinburugh to...

Score 90/100

anCnoc AnCnoc Peatheart

The name already reveals that this malt is peated. 40ppm is actually heavily peated. I wonder if this malt will live up to its name. But will you look at that color: pale beyond belief. The nose indeed immediately offers lots of peat. Smoke, earth, dried grasses and a bit of salinity. But once you get past this, the malt is surprisingly sweet,...

Score 83/100

anCnoc 1996

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 – especially more nutty notes (hints of peanut butter). There a dry and slightly musty side to it, but there’s still honey and garden fruits from the...

Score 86/100

anCnoc 16 Year Old

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 bitter towards the end. the citrus is almost gone now. Finish : spicy,bitter wood. All in all, i prefer the 12 which is lighter, more summery. bottom...

Score 75/100