An Cnoc 12 Year Old

anCnoc Peter Arkle edition No.2

Time flies, and it seems only yesterday we reviewed the first Arkle edition. Here’s a 2nd one. You get the deal, it’s another lovely sherry focused (50%) dram from the knock. Limited Edition No. 2 is a classic expression of single malt whisky from Knockdhu Distillery with a twist. The whisky was matured in Spanish oak ex-sherry butts (50%) and...

Score 85/100

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 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 16 Year Old

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. Citrus, peach, pear, strawberry. Some vanilla and toffee, as well as light grassy elements. Nice. Mouth: again a particularly tea-like flavour...

Score 84/100