anCnoc 12 years old Tasting note

By Miguel at 2012 May,22 in Tasting , anCnoc

“Great whisky! Very malty. Great without ambitions.”

An Cnoc (formerly Knockdhu) is a top-quality proponent of the non-sherried Speyside style, showing polished malt and a delicious spiciness throughout a warm, complex palate and lasting finish.

This Speyside single malt whisky is deliciously malty. It is a whisky that achieve greatness without ambition. Really lovely.

If you enjoyed this AnCnoc 12 years old, you should try the 16 years old

This dram has a gold-like color.

Nose (89): more than average. honey, malt, vanilla, pears, citrus. Quite good, like whisky should smell.

Palate (90): smooth, powerful. honey, barley, citrus, vanilla, pepper, spices, cherries.

Finish (90): longer than average. honey, spices, wood.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this anCnoc 12 year with 90 points over 100.