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AnCnoc 18 years

woody fruity
4.1
(9)€116Scotland, Highland, Single Malt

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AnCnoc is made at Knockdhu, a small Highland distillery founded in 1892 on the slopes of Knock Hill. The pagoda-roofed stillhouse has barely changed in over a century. This 18 year old marries Spanish oak ex-sherry casks with American oak ex-bourbon barrels. That pairing gives you dried fruit and chocolate alongside honey, caramel and a soft warmth of cinnamon. It is bottled at natural colour, never chill filtered. Pour it neat and let the fruit and oak settle. It rewards an unhurried glass after dinner.

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AnCnoc

The An Cnoc Distillery, formerly known as Knockdhu, is a small, picturesque distillery located in the village of Knock, in the Scottish Highlands. Founded in 1894, it has been producing whisky for over a century, with a focus on traditional methods and quality ingredients. The whisky produced at An Cnoc is known for its light and fruity flavors, with hints of honey, vanilla, and citrus. It is made using locally sourced barley and pure spring water from the Knock Hill, which gives it a distinct Highland character. An Cnoc distillery has a unique numbering system for its whisky releases. Instead of using traditional age statements, each bottling is numbered based on the age of the youngest whisky used in the blend. For example, An Cnoc 12 is a blend of whiskies that are at least 12 years old. The distillery has a special edition whisky named after its mascot, the black and white Highland cow. Called "The Cutter," this whisky is bottled at a higher strength than the standard An Cnoc releases and is aged in American oak ex-bourbon casks, giving it a bold and spicy flavour.

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About the AnCnoc 18 years

AnCnoc 18 years is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky made at the Knockdhu distillery in Scotland. The distillery sits on Knock Hill, where pure spring water and good barley have fed production since 1892. This 18 year old matures in two cask types. Spanish oak ex-sherry casks bring dried fruit, chocolate and a deeper berries note. American oak ex-bourbon barrels add honey, caramel and vanilla. The two oaks pull in different directions and meet in the middle. The result is full-bodied and bold without losing its balance. On the palate you find aromatic spice, candied citrus and fruity sweetness. Cinnamon and black pepper give it a gentle lift. A note of pear and baked apple lifts the finish. Oak frames the whole thing without turning dry or heavy. Knockdhu has kept a quiet, traditional house style for over a century. The pagoda roof and small stills are part of that story. AnCnoc stays quietly confident, never shouting for attention. AnCnoc bottles this whisky at 46% ABV, at its natural colour, and never chill filters it. That choice keeps more texture and flavour in the glass. This is a whisky to drink neat. Give it time in the glass and the fruit slowly blooms. It suits anyone who enjoys a sherried, fruit-forward Highland single malt with real age behind it. The long finish carries dried fruit, oak and a final touch of caramel. AnCnoc 18 years makes an easy choice for an after-dinner pour or a considered gift.