An Cnoc 16 Year Old

anCnoc Peter Arkle Edition

The nose of this is just as the title states but it is really intense! On the palate this is like chewing some buttery toffee, with mild liquorice hints. Left for a few mins now and can detect a hint of apples with a few pear notes too. Toffee is still the overriding characteristic though. This has a really rich velvety mouthfeel that is...

Score 91/100

anCnoc 12 Year Old

I reviewed this malt about four months ago - here is a re-post of my original review - I would not change my current assessment of this one iota: "My friend Rick Culver came by earlier today, and popped open a 1997 Aultmore, 12 years old, bottled by G&M for their Connoisseurs Choice label (refill sherry casks, 43% ABV) Very nice, and I...

Score 92/100

anCnoc 12 Year Old

olour: Pale gold Nose: 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 suggests with the lemon less evident. cereals, and pear Schnapps too. Finish : fruity, some metal notes (brass), quite short. Bottom line: a nice...

Score 80/100

anCnoc 16 Year Old

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 fruits. Maybe that’s also because of the distinct camomile notes. Citrus, peach, pear, strawberry. Some vanilla and toffee, as well as light grassy...

Score 84/100