An Cnoc 1994

anCnoc 12 Year Old

An Cnoc has its fair share of lovers and haters. I’m neither, but I can say that the 12 yr old in particular is very, very interesting. When I say that a malt is interesting, that’s usually a compliment. But I’m not entirely sure if that’s the case here. Rarely does reviewing a whisky have me so confused. I really don’t know what to make of this...

Score 82/100

anCnoc 12 Year Old

Nose: Sweet Malt, delicate citrus and a touch of spice set against a dominant note of red apple. There is smoke also but it is dry...almost like the last embers of a coal fire, not at all peaty. In many ways quintessential Speyside but there is a characterful richness about it that is quite charming. Feel: Silky and slightly light. Taste:...

Score 84/100

anCnoc 12 Year Old

Nose: Right off the top I get a strong presence of tart apple--granny smith apple, or apple jolly rancher. Then, green grapes and honeyed lemon/lime. Taste: On the tongue the first arrivals is that of creamy honeyed barley for just a quick moment, then the zesty fruits start coming out --with the exception of the apple, surprisingly. The malty...

Score 88/100

anCnoc Knockdhu 12yo

Ah, the 90’s a simpler time when Knockdhu was released bottles under its own name. It was only when the naming confusion with that other distillery Knockando put them on a collision course that they changed the name of their product to AnCnoc. Hell, the name change was so successful that nowadays most people believe it’s also the name of the...

Score 84/100