Knockdhu renamed their whiskies anCnoc to avoid confusion with the nearby Knockando distillery. This 12 year old exhibits a gentle, non-sherried style of whisky.
Aromatic, quite robust. Honeysuckle, fresh flowers, cereals, barley.
Medium, good sweetness. Madeira, winter spices, mocha, Crème de Cacao, herbal hints and toasted granary bread.
Medium length, great interplay between oak and barley.
The tasting note by the chaps at Masters of Malt is very accurate, particularly the honeysuckle, fresh flowers & cereals, it's one of the most floral whiskies I've come across but one thing I would certainly add to that is citrus fruits. Like most people mention it certainly has complexity but I’ve seen a few reviewers now mention smoke but I really don’t how they can say that because I don't get the slightest bit of smokiness. A very nicely balanced, unique & great tasting whisky at the right price, top stuff.
...imagine what it could be minus caramel, non chill-filtered and bottled at 46%. Imagine...x
Lovely aroma, some deep notes, quite woody, but with a sweet rich undertone. Absolutely delicious taste, similar to a Macallan, or even a richer nectar D'or. Slight smokiness, but no obvious peat. V nice!
Nice sweetness upon entry. Good malt backbone here. Great smokiness toward the end. Almost like a sweeter, smoky Glenlivet 12--minus the burn.
Great complexity, very rewarding dram. There should be a peated version which could beat up Ardbeg!
