anCnoc 12 Years
The Highland malt AnCnoc is produced by the Knockdhu distillery. Supposedly they do not bottle under their own name to avoid confusion with Knockando. Today we have the 12 years and youngest bottling of the core range in the glass.
The panel
Mean 80.0 · spread 2
Value for money 5/5
- Distillery
- Knockdhu
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Highlands
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 12 years
- Strength
- 40% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
The nose is pleasantly malty with a good dose of grain. There are also fruity notes of banana and pear, rounded off by a fine vanilla. Behind this is we find some cinnamon spice.
Palate
The malt is full-bodied and pleasantly oily. The intense malt aroma lingers. We also think of dried banana chips. A beautifully integrated oak combines with nutty almond notes. On the palate we taste cinnamon and a slightly tangy acidity.
Finish
The finish is medium long and fruity. The pleasant oak on the palate develops into a discreet spiciness.
Verdicts
Marcel
The anCnoc 12 delights with its full-bodied malt character and fruity notes, making every sip a pleasure. An uncomplicated Highland malt that’s fun and perfect for social gatherings. Absolutely recommended for anyone looking for a lively yet gentle single malt.
Sascha
The anCnoc 12 impresses with its balanced structure between malty cereals, fruity accents, and a subtle spiciness. The harmonious integration of oak and delicate acidity delivers a well-rounded tasting experience with a medium-length, fruity finish. A solid Highland malt, ideal for both beginners and connoisseurs who appreciate balance and clarity.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Knockdhu as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £170 across 14 lots · 2024-08