anCnoc has released its second batch of Peatheart single malt, a heavily-peated expression packing a hefty 40 PPM measurement! We've been very impressed with the peaty expressions coming from anCnoc, and Peatheart once again offers up marvellous waves of BBQ-style smoke and earthy richness, brilliantly balanced by zesty tropical fruit.
Mango and mint leaf, swiftly followed by waft after waft of roasted meat and charred oak.
The peat is a touch more subdued on the palate (though definitely still integral tot he flavour profile), making a little room for pineapple and runny caramel.
Bonfire embers and a hint of straw.
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C.: Beautiful, pale, white wine (not coloured, not chill filtered) N.:fresh and easy, citrus, lemon grass, very light peat, later resin and needle woods P.: Still easy peat, light and fresh taste, later slightly perfumed (Vetyver) F.: Medium long, mingling between citrus peel and oak
This is what I put in my "Whisky Tasting notes" Barley sugar. Smoke!! Slightly tar like. Candied ginger... literally a breath liquorice... soft fruit like kiwi or firm peach. Sometimes I get elderberry. This transitions to...Murray mint? Later there is cardamom. More mint. More soft fruit (I think) on the aftertaste - sharp Victoria plum. Oily tar, rope, More smoke. Not really peat peaty like Ardbeg. Just a touch of it on the other side of the smoke... like a burned out fire.
I do enjoy anCnocs peaty stuff and this is no different, loved it.
I have tried several of anCnoc's whiskies and enjoyed them all. Cutter, Rutter, etc. This however was a distinct disappointment. Thin, sharp, lacking in weight, body and structure. God forbid they should make a whisky like this again. They are capable of so much more.
