An Cnoc 1998

anCnoc 16 Year Old

Having just reviewed the An Cnoc 12, it makes sense to follow up with the 16. In a sense, the 16 is very much an older sibling to the 12. But while they do share much of the same DNA, as it were, they also seem to have a completely different approach in terms of delivery and pace. A few more years in the barrel and a higher abv have made quite an...

Score 87/100

anCnoc 12 Year Old

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 16 years of age—and several vintage expressions as well. On the nose, anCnoc 12 year-old is creamy, rich, and bright with vanilla, butterscotch,...

Score 86/100

anCnoc 12 Year Old

A very pleasant light floral speyside malt. Quality whisky of this type and scores highly, but not something to get too excited about. Nose: White wine, golden syrup, honey and vanilla Taste: Quite full bodied despite the lightness, like single cream. Sweetness dominates with floral hints and citrus. Finish: More bitterness towards the finish and...

Score 90/100

anCnoc 22 Year Old

A 20th-anniversary gift from the missus, this one. We cracked open the bottle last night and toasted with a couple of drams, and then decided to put the bottle away for our next anniversary. I confess that I snuck another pour to write this review tonight, and I’m glad I did. I liked it 24 hours ago, but it seems even tastier now. Perhaps because...

Score 89/100