Buldos
Member Junior
75
05 mar 2023 5:39 pm
A good value for money. Taste young but balanced and round. Good.
12-year-old
Knockdhu
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Лёгкий, свежий и фруктово-медовый виски с цитрусом, ванилью и солодом, часто хвалят как повседневный летний драм и по соотношению цены и качества. Критика касается простоты, водянистости при 40% ABV, короткого финиша и отдельных дефектов/посторонних нот.
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В большинстве отзывов виски описывают как светлый, лёгкий и свежий, с фруктово-цветочным и медово-ванильным характером, цитрусовыми, травянистыми и солодовыми нотами, иногда зелёным яблоком и дубом. Его нередко хвалят как лёгкий летний напиток, надёжный повседневный вариант и удачное соотношение цены и качества; отмечают, что он лучше раскрывается с водой и со временем в бокале или в открытой бутылке. При этом многие считают его простым, не слишком сложным, «плоским» или скучноватым, с коротким или средне-коротким финишем.
Критические и противоречивые мнения тоже присутствуют: жалобы на молодость и водянистость при 40% ABV, ощутимую алкогольность или спиртовой/этаноловый тон, пряную, горькую и вяжущую отделку, разлад сладости со специей, «затхлую» древесную ноту из-за уставших бочек, ацетоновый оттенок, chill filtration и добавленный краситель. Есть резко отрицательные отзывы — вплоть до «мыльной воды для посуды», химической горечи, рыбных посторонних нот и испорченной бутылки с мыльно-цветочным дефектом. Одни находят его хорошо сбалансированным и «толстым» для 40°, другие — водянистым и плоским; упоминается также возможная партионная вариативность и ослабление вкуса после понижения крепости с 43% до 40%.
Buldos
Member Junior
75
05 mar 2023 5:39 pm
KennyH2O
Member Senior
76
10 mar 2023 9:47 pm
Very light, alcoholic on nose and too fraguantic. Even the price cannot justify this whisky for me
Damek
Connoisseur
82
18 jul 2023 1:53 pm
Nose: very fresh, light and pleasant, vanilla, honey, a bit of wax, citruses, toffee, cocoa, fruit, ripe apples, peaches, apricots, a bit of spice, pepper and astringency of wood. Taste: extremely thick for only 40%, creamy, vanilla, burnt caramel, chocolate, bitter citrus, grapefruit, pomelo, herbs, astringency of wood, spices, white pepper. Finish: unfortunately short and quickly disappearing, vanilla, again as on the tongue bitter citrus, astringency of wood, cocoa and unfortunately slightly alcoholic.
PumoooX
Expert Senior
84
28 mar 2024 8:33 am
Very solid whisky. Sweet, easy sipper that is perfect to open a tasting or just as a bottle you put on the table to sip it with friends.
Expraesi
Connoisseur
82
18 jan 2025 9:28 pm
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
Joca2745
Expert Senior
80
08 mar 2025 4:47 pm
80-
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 77
fun taster
Expert Senior
79
22 dec 2025 5:45 pm
Whisky_Funlover
Expert Junior
80
03 sep 2026 12:57 pm
Nose: mild, with notes of honey, green apple, citrus (lemon), vanilla, as well as subtle hints of herbs and flowers. (21) Palate: balanced, with notes of honey, vanilla, apple, tropical fruits, lemon zest, light oak, and malt. As the taste develops, spicy notes emerge (white and pink pepper, ginger), along with nuances of autumn leaves, beeswax, and a light grainy heaviness. A subtle salty note preserves the freshness. (20) Finish: medium length, with warm notes of cinnamon and charred oak, remnants of vanilla cream and bitter orange. A light herbal bitterness emerges (reminiscent of green tea or licorice root) and a barely perceptible ash smoke. When the sweetness of raisins and honey fades, the finish becomes slightly dry and astringent, leaving an aftertaste of lemon balm and light milk chocolate. (19) Balance: successfully combines fruity, floral, spicy, and woody notes. Lightness and drinkability: it’s very smooth, doesn’t leave a heavy aftertaste. (20)
Ivynor
Expert Senior
82
28 mar 2014 11:17 am
Easy to drink, fresh and fruity. Well if around 25 €. In the 81 + / 82 -
Hvdree
Connoisseur
80
24 apr 2014 12:03 am
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 78
mer1973
Connoisseur
80
26 dec 2015 3:27 pm
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 78
jankes
Expert Senior
83
25 may 2017 5:29 pm
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Crann feàrna
Expert Senior
83
06 jan 2018 9:47 pm
This rating relates to to the overall impression. Without water the whisky is underwhleming. With water and time it would be a 87/100.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 80
dramspotter
Connoisseur
67
19 feb 2019 1:57 am
vanilkalover
Newbie
95
13 oct 2019 3:06 pm
Beautiful floral, fruity nose. Very smooth taste.
Dre73
Connoisseur
82
05 apr 2021 1:47 pm
Easy drinker, and quite some taste for a 40% Abv whisky, not thin or watery. Don't expect a very full or complex dram, but for its money it's just good to go.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | Nose starts off fresh and fruity, floral, citrus, vanilla. Not very intense, but good to go for a 40% Abv. |
| Вкус | 82 | Sweet, orange, honey, floral again. Not too thin or something, quite some bite for a low Abv. |
| Финиш | 81 | Sweet, some orange, pretty smooth now, and pretty short as well. |
dissonance
Expert Senior
83
27 sep 2021 11:44 am
Bright and fruity, quite dry w/ notes of ripe yellow apples, lollipops, assorted flowers and some mice minerality. RATING: 83pts – |83 – 86 (B) → Good| — Not a “must”, but a nice-to-have.
waldwhisky
Connoisseur
84
28 jul 2022 8:25 pm
Sweet, a little vanilla, dessert, after a while all that remains is some maltiness and a little bitterness, not exciting. Opens much better in the bottle. The malt and light, beautiful spice come through better. The bitterness is painful.
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
thijs100
Connoisseur
81
04 aug 2022 10:52 am
Overall the anCnoc 12 Years is a perfectly fine, affordable single malt, but it also feels like there's so much more potential there.
rafgpereira
Member Senior
—
15 oct 2022 9:41 pm
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Sven76
Expert Senior
81
25 jan 2023 7:40 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | Pear, apple, citrus and honey. Very pleasant and fruity nose. |
| Вкус | 80 | Sweet and fruity start, then dryness. Very light summer whisky. |
| Финиш | 79 | Medium to short. Again fruit. |
wbarchive_864627
Expert Senior
81
17 may 2023 8:44 am
81+ Typical modern Highland profile at a low ABV. I like it, but I wish I could get it for about 30 euros in my location. Not the best buy at 44 euros IMO. Still, a lot to be happy about for such a standard product (some similarities with Deanston 12 and Glencadam 10, also Highland Park 12). P.S.: Don't be fooled by the presentation, this whisky needs at least 25-30 minutes to open up, especially for the nose to fully develop.
нос 83 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
Montezuma
Expert Senior
80
29 may 2023 12:07 am
I believe that search for a typical and well-made ex-bourbon with good value for money culminates in anCnoc 12; So far the most citrusy whisky I've had, I'd like to compare it to the infamous Glenfiddich 12. Don't go with a blend, go with anCnoc 12!
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 80 | Very pleasant with notes of pineapple, cassis, vanilla, yellow flowers like in a rapeseed field, honey, practically no alcohol, just a pinch of pepper to break the monotony. Resting at 1920 for minutes, it has malt, yellow cream of dream (Brazilian sweet); the smoked is as light as if it were 1 ppm, which is certainly not due to smoking but due to the water that ran in some bog (guess), very subtle indeed. With water it gets sweeter, more vanilla; I risked an ice and it's still sweet. |
| Вкус | 83 | In fact, I was delighted with this single malt, despite being delicate it doesn't have that fleeting quality of a blend, perhaps due to the absence of alcohol. Sweet, vanilla, malty, the slight alcohol turns into a hint of pink pepper, citrus. With water it has more vanilla and tannins from the barrel, in addition to the pepper on the tongue. I couldn't resist and added ice to compare with a scotch blend and it turned out to be a beautiful alternative, becoming tannic and sweet. |
| Финиш | 76 | Medium, sweet and with a little bit of smoke in the background, something like 1 ppm just for the record. |
Mugis
Expert Senior
81
04 mar 2025 6:03 pm
LaphroaigRules
Expert Senior
80
30 mar 2025 2:29 pm
нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 76
hsmithjr
Connoisseur
84
02 sep 2011 12:50 pm
taldish
Member Senior
90
21 oct 2014 8:32 pm
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 88
karloff
Connoisseur
78
21 dec 2015 2:45 pm
This is a really fine whisky and for the price you pay for it, it's for nowt.
нос 78 · вкус 80 · финиш 73
maltaholic
Connoisseur
79
15 may 2016 8:30 am
A good mix, spicy and fruity, but a bit weak on the chest. Not much to discover. For the price but quite ok.
peterjpvanas
Expert Senior
80
05 aug 2016 10:24 pm
Colour: clear-straw, light Nose: easy on the nose, fresh aroma, light, flowers, grassy, cereals, honey, and a tiny bit of smoke Taste: herbal, honey, cereals, light on peat, barley, wood (oak) Finish: medium, but nice balance Bottle: nothing special great to have on a warm day! a light and pleasant whisky
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 78
sapecosta
Member Senior
86
06 nov 2016 1:15 pm
нос 85 · вкус 90 · финиш 85
Chaot
Member Junior
85
20 oct 2017 1:47 pm
нос 88 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Crann feàrna
Expert Senior
83
06 jan 2018 9:46 pm
This whisky needs water and time in the glass. Not to be rushed. It acts as a young whisky and needs to be handled as such. If you want a 12yo An Cnoc experience; buy the 16yo.
dRambo
Connoisseur
76
31 oct 2018 10:38 pm
on the whole - bahh - you can just drink like that but I think the price is much better
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 75 | Pear drops, citrus zests, mineral acid, roasted flour, |
| Вкус | 75 | slightly alcoholic, mineral, citrus notes - but not necessarily of a delicious variety, nutty bitterness - only light, slightly metallic, fruity pricklend with the second sip something more pleasing |
| Финиш | 79 | Liquorice, citrus, malty, sour, here comes some nice oak tones |
DistiLesha
Connoisseur
83
05 feb 2021 7:45 pm
Nice floral bourbon light whisky. It will appeal to both beginners and sophisticated whisky lovers. An unassuming approach to dram in an evening setting will brighten up your cozy evening with a glass. A little water will do the trick, but it will slightly open this malt.
hafssol
Expert Junior
80
01 mar 2021 1:00 pm
Easy to drink, with fresh zesty and herbal flavours. Still perfect for a quite undemanding Summer night dram, as it tolerates even a splinter of ice. The recent downgrading from 43% to 40% weakens a bit the taste, but doesn't make it easier. Anyway, it's always nice to come back to this from time to time, especially in Summer.
Wtrstrnghlt
Expert Senior
82
02 apr 2021 8:56 pm
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
MLE
Connoisseur
81
23 may 2021 1:05 am
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 78
TsiAI
Expert Senior
79
08 jun 2021 7:55 am
Smell: some peat, orange peel, dried fruit, wood strips, fermented dough, sugar water. Taste: alcohol, medical alcohol, smoke, organic solvent, oak, orange peel. Bitterness: slightly oily, medium-light wine Body rhyme: chemical reagents, rock sugar, peat, bitter bottom Overall: 79/100
Dris
Connoisseur
82
04 dec 2021 12:45 am
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
tomek1773
Newbie
84
24 aug 2022 11:28 am
TimkoT
Connoisseur
81
07 sep 2022 11:58 am
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
kornelb
Member Senior
79
19 may 2023 12:15 am
Fruit, honey, raisins, some citrus and flowers, delicate and sweet.
Whiskopij
Expert Senior
80
06 mar 2024 9:40 pm
A whisky worth trying. The quality-price ratio is very good. Great nose, good taste, average finish. But still one of the best in its price range. As if it were available in 46 abv...
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | Very pleasant scent. Alcohol undetectable. Sweet: vanilla, caramel, toffee, honey. Milk candies. Baked apple. Apple Muse. Citrus fruits. Flowers. Meadow. |
| Вкус | 80 | Honey. Vanilla. Caramel. Toffee. Citrus fruits. Floral. Wood. Pepper. Cinnamon. The alcohol is already noticeable. |
| Финиш | 77 | At the beginning, the sweetness of vanilla and caramel. However, this passes quickly. Bitterness remains. Alcohol evident in the finish. After swallowing, there is a burning sensation in the throat and esophagus. The burning sensation is enhanced by pepper. |
Don Cassi
Expert Senior
78
29 apr 2025 7:46 pm
On the nose, hints of yellow fruits and a light spice emerge. In the mouth, the fruity notes initially unfold again before spicy oak notes take over, becoming even more bitter on the finish, fading toward espresso. Overall, a relatively thin and simple starter that may be a bit too spicy. Grade: 2
WhiskyLovingPianist
Connoisseur
84
01 may 2026 6:44 pm
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/more-from-inver-house/ An Cnoc 12 was a seminal malt in the early days of my whisky journey. Picture a bunch of young English jazz musicians, walking into the Station Hotel Bar in Stonehaven, on Scotland’s East Coast and asking – wide-eyed – for single malt whisky. Unfamiliar with the name, ordering An Cnoc 12 seemed to alleviate pub tension from two men and a dog [I kid you not], who obviously approved. What a sublimely simple malt I remember it being. Today, we have a full bottle review on the back of this sample [WLP84]. I notice there’s been a subtle label change since purchasing this bottle, though the [measly] ABV remains the same. N: With Glencadam [15yo] vibes, this is all about the delicious ingredients of, and then some. Serge’s [brilliant] stewed rhubarb observation stands some four years on [WF]. T: Hold that Glecadam thought, it’s [also] somewhat [1997] Balblair-like to taste – so we’re firmly in the Inver House flavour camp. As with the nose, the takeaway is zesty, sweet salivation. F: With a continuation of whisky making’s DNA, is there a more natural core range single malt Scotch whisky available right now? Glencadam 10! C: An honest Joe, it didn’t shine in all company, but in its own right [and despite the ABV], An Cnoc remains a champion in its class, and remains fairly impervious to the perverted market forces exercised in recent years. Two further reasons to visit Stonehaven are thus. Firstly, it claims [among others] to be the birthplace of the deep-fried Mars Bar [Guardian]. Secondly, there’s Dunnottar Castle [wiki] and its infamous lion’s den.
dramadram
Expert Senior
83
12 may 2026 9:23 am
karloff
Connoisseur
78
01 dec 2010 9:07 pm
Another every day every occasion malt. An anniversary presant off my wife Clare x
DramWhisky
Member Senior
—
24 apr 2012 2:50 am
Would be much better but this bottle developed a horrible off floral soap. Even worse is its permeating more and more of the flavors.
нос 68 · вкус 70 · финиш 62
theendh
Expert Junior
—
27 nov 2015 7:07 pm
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 79
Dris
Connoisseur
82
02 jan 2016 10:04 pm
A fairly simple dram in highland style. Heather and dried hay are prominent along with honey notes. Very light in body. Savoury and drying finish. Classic highlander at a young age. No explosive flavours here. Simple and easy-drinking. SGP:361 2016.01.
Wtrstrnghlt
Expert Senior
82
18 feb 2016 11:06 am
Tasted at a local whiskyshop tasting: Nose: clean, sweet, vanilla, oak, malty. Taste: sharp arrival, burst of pepper. Sweet and sugary. Finish: long, peppery oak
maurizzio
Member Junior
85
20 jan 2018 5:27 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Immerenga
Expert Senior
71
23 feb 2018 7:52 pm
нос 75 · вкус 74 · финиш 66
Totoro
Connoisseur
83
30 aug 2018 2:27 pm
Beats many other entry-level 12-year-olds. The minimum strength doesn't feel, the casks involved were nicely active, and a touch of leathery liquorice elevates what might otherwise have been a somewhat too middle-off-the-road, mainly ex-Bourbon-cask whisky into a higher stratum. Decent finish as well.
sarthur71
Connoisseur
81
05 aug 2020 12:05 pm
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
AdelphosHume
Expert Senior
80
31 aug 2020 2:46 pm
Zesty and malty with a solid helping of oak. Not bad, but not especially great. I can see why so many people claim this is a 'summer whisky'.
Lu Cifer
Connoisseur
81
17 sep 2020 1:37 pm
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
kikist
Connoisseur
77
26 jun 2021 11:41 pm
Light, shy ,summer drum. Really fine nose of fresh opened bottle by the time it disappears. Classic bourbon cask character with significant honey and citrus notes.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 78 | Honey, herbal, caramel, malty |
| Вкус | 78 | Caramel, lemon |
| Финиш | 78 | spicy, nutmeg |
JJKATED
Expert Senior
78
08 feb 2022 5:53 pm
нос 82 · вкус 76 · финиш 76
bankimate
Connoisseur
81
02 mar 2022 12:53 am
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
claymore84
Expert Senior
81
02 mar 2022 4:24 pm
Blind tasted on 03-02-2022.
ArieDeKnaller
Newbie
76
21 jun 2022 12:54 am
Almost feels like this Whisky has all the ingredients to become a good 'must-have' but it could use some years in the cask to develop to it's finest form.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 78 | Turkish delight, Honey, Malty with a sort of yeast/dough scent. |
| Вкус | 71 | Quite strong spirit driven taste, spicy, leathery, comes to life in the back of the throat. |
| Финиш | 79 | Short, (honey)sweet, really mild and suprisingly a little salty, quite good finish overall. |
MichSan
Expert Junior
81
19 may 2023 5:14 pm
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
WhiskyLovingPianist
Connoisseur
84
30 may 2023 2:22 pm
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2023/05/21/yet-more-loose-ends-spring-2023/ With this non-theme still going strong, here’s four more for the tasting archives. First up, a seminal malt all whisky enthusiasts would do well to have on their perma-shelf. N: At first, freshly cut [orchard] fruits, soon followed by offerings along the lines of stewed fruits and sweetened well-ripened melons with a floral honeyed aroma over straw,… and from Serge – dandelions! I’ll further add: broad beans, peas in the pod, corn flour, and daisies to this subtle yet beguiling brew. T: Reminding me somewhat of Balblair of a similar age and strength, this is not disappointing at 40%. Indeed, there’s plenty of fight from this minimum-strength-bottled malt with a more than reasonable distillate/cask balance that holds onto some weight and texture. Adding just a drop of water provides grapefruit notes and more of that dandelion bitterness. Neat, stewed fruits, caramel, waxy maltiness,…. either way, it’s never dry or drying. F: More caramel and light milk chocolate towards the tail over a charred oaky mash. Could there be more age to this than the 12 stated? C: It’s been a fair while since I visited this one but it still remains a firm favourite and a strong alternative to Balblair 12. Either way, Inverhouse are happy.
Koning
Connoisseur
82
08 oct 2023 12:23 pm
A honest bourbon matured Speysider. A nice fresh, floral and fruity nose, followed by sweeter palate and an ultimately drier finish with a trace of smoke.
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Ekoasome
Member Senior
75
26 nov 2023 10:48 pm
Too delicate and a bit flat in taste and slightly alcoholic. Some bright yellow fruit, citrus, honey
pwal
Member Senior
78
28 nov 2023 10:20 pm
CellarToberi
Expert Senior
89
04 jan 2025 6:26 pm
A very pleasant all rounder, despite the presentation. Matured in used American and Spanish oak casks. Chill-filtered. Coloured. Thick slow slowly forming primary legs. Mid-size slow secondary legs. Droplets.
Peatyjohn
Expert Senior
82
22 mar 2025 9:36 pm
Great entry level dram. Initial on the nose, fresh and fruity with citrus caramel notes. On palate you get hit with sweet and sour, salty, light texture mouthfeel followed by vanilla, honey, floral notes, apples, peppermint, light clean and fruity finish. Good character with expected traditional bourbon matured notes. Great value quality and interesting flavour experience. Marked down due to NCF and color added.
granella2003
Connoisseur
81
19 aug 2013 1:57 pm
нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 78
Cast Olila
Connoisseur
86
23 may 2014 4:27 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Cicero
Expert Senior
—
21 aug 2015 11:25 pm
a straightforward, honest whisky fresh and light a nice whisky that you can drink away by the way
cfosterk
Connoisseur
81
04 jan 2016 12:21 am
Great value speyside whisky. Tried a recent bottle @ 46%. Peat wafts in and out, along with quite a few white fruits inc conference pear, then grainy with some citrus. I thought about fizzy pear drops! Seems sweet but also quite drying. Quite sweet again but drys very quickly.
нос 80 · вкус 83 · финиш 76
zinaf
Expert Senior
84
09 feb 2016 5:49 pm
very simple yet enjoyable whisky. Very good value for money.
maurizzio
Member Junior
85
20 jan 2018 5:21 pm
ENGLISH - Reading the very low alcohol content (40), I have always postponed the tasting. The nose responds nicely, yellow apple, perhaps cooked with a small dose of honey, very fragrant with fruit. after a while comes a scent of liquorice roots, very light, but balanced and precise. The flavor is essentially fruity, prevailing yellow apple, apple pie with a sprinkling of millefiori honey and then .... the licorice root returns to exacerbate (but with pleasure and taste) the soft flavor of caramel malt! Lightly woody finish. very good, a very positive surprise! Among the 40 alcoholic distillates among my favorites, I bought another bottle already! I would give it between 85 and 88 out of 100! ENGLISH (google translate HIHIHI) - Reading the very low alcohol content (40), I have always postponed the tasting. The nose responds nicely, yellow apple, with a small dose of honey, very fragrant with fruit. after a while comes to scent of liquorice roots, very light, but balanced and precise. The flavor is essentially fruity, prevailing yellow apple, apple pie with a sprinkling of millefiori honey and then .... the licorice root returns to exacerbate (but with pleasure and taste) the soft flavor of caramel malt! Lightly woody finish. very good, a very positive surprise! Among the 40 alcoholic distillates among my favorites, I bought another bottle already! I would give it between 85 and 88 out of 100!
AdamsB
Expert Senior
79
18 jul 2019 10:50 pm
anCnoc whisky is made at the Knockdhu distillery, located near the village of Knock, near Keith, in Banffshire, on the border of the Highland and Speyside regions (Huntly in Aberdeeshire). This location, as well as the proximity of five sources of crystal clear water and the possibility of using locally grown barley, means that the 12 year old anCnoc combines the characteristic, delicate and extremely pleasant to the nose and palate characteristics of both of these regions. Proper for any occasion
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | Soft, aromatic, honey, lemon (with peel), cereal, lollipop, pear, apple, green banana, mango, lychee, pineapple, marzipan, vanilla, white sweet flowers, chocolate, rosemary, nutmeg, ginger, liquorice, oak |
| Вкус | 76 | Fruity, sweet and spicy; nuts (bitter), citrus (grapefruit), apples, pears, pineapple, guava, coconut, honey, caramel, cereals, vanilla cream, cocoa, almond, mint, ginger, white pepper, chili, cinnamon, licorice, allspice, straw, tea, salt, oak |
| Финиш | 79 | Sweet; bubblegum, caramel, pistachio, lemon, honey, apple, coconut, walnut, dark chocolate, vanilla, juniper, bergamot, pepper, coriander, licorice, salt accent, pepper, oak |
Slàinte Mhath
Super Administrator
83
03 aug 2019 4:51 pm
Distillery names can be a bit confusing: Knockdhu, Knockando - so let's just call this single malt anCnoc which is Gaelic for 'black hill'. Fruity acidity, sour berry mash and lemon zest are first to arrive on the nose, but there is a diverse mixture of fresh, floral and malty notes lurking in the back. The taste is spirit-driven, spicy and mildly dry with tropical fruits, heather honey and brown sugar. Just shy of medium length, the finish evolves with a touch of cinnamon, oak and licorice. A good 12-year-old entry-level malt which is flawless, easy-drinking and reliable. RATING: 3.5/5.0 stars ≙ 83 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
claymore84
Expert Senior
81
15 apr 2020 5:30 pm
blind tasted on 04-14-2020. (83/84/82)
Deep_Burn_Blue
Newbie
84
17 nov 2020 2:57 pm
Pure and sweet, simple but adorable. Good and inexpensive enough as an everyday whisky.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | My favorite part: honey, lemon, pomelo, just like hard candies. |
| Вкус | 82 | Sweet and fruity, watery vanilla, and a little bit smoky. |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium long, fade with light sweetness. |
Thermidor
Connoisseur
79
07 mar 2021 9:33 am
Simple and nice, but not one without flaws.
yfalkov
Expert Senior
82
05 apr 2021 7:22 pm
Well balanced, daily dram, quite thick for 40°.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Pastry, vanilla, flowers, distant tropical fruits, nuts, later - green tea, vanilla ice cream |
| Вкус | 83 | Sweet, nutty, spicy, |
| Финиш | 80 | Pepper, spicy, nutty |
Whiskopij
Expert Senior
80
15 may 2022 5:49 pm
нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
Mapl
Connoisseur
79
09 dec 2022 4:25 pm
DramALife
Connoisseur
83
28 mar 2023 10:06 pm
Had it in a vertical tasting with anCnoc 12, 18, 24. S 7 light but sharp 81-85 - Another dram welcomed.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | A light touch of chemical oil. Slightly pungent with honey and fairly sharp. Ripe fruits. A whiff of malt. Caramel. Digestive biscuit. |
| Вкус | 83 | Creamy but again, sharp. Autumn leaves. Honey drizzled fruits. Astringent on the edges. |
| Финиш | 83 | Short finish. A mild touch of beeswax and bitter oak. |
MitekandGajzin
Expert Junior
73
11 dec 2023 6:06 pm
Kidssss
Member Junior
81
14 mar 2025 2:17 am
Nothing special
Punkindrublic
Member Senior
76
05 jul 2025 12:25 am
re-review First off: Apparently I agree with most I said the fist time around. Even with all the rising prices, this one is still great value. For any 'generic' whisky, this will beat almost everything. It is an okay sipper for the inexperienced drinker, and and a fine choice for a whisky based mix or cocktail.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 75 | Predominantly malty, some alcohol (@40 abv, come on...) some vanilla and sweetness way in the back. |
| Вкус | 77 | Dry, malty, middle of the road whisky. Pleasant, but never exciting. Some sour, some bitter, some sweet. straightforward, not complex. |
| Финиш | 76 | Short to medium. Dry with some spices. |
koreanW
Newbie
75
02 jan 2026 6:33 am
It has a strong fruity aroma, the sweetness of honey, but an ambiguous taste that is neither one nor the other.
ralfy09
Expert Senior
78
14 jun 2026 9:46 pm
Unfortunately, the anCnoc 12 fails to successfully blend its light, fruity notes with the woody spice of the cask. The casks used were clearly not the best and were likely quite worn out. The musty cask note mars the overall impression. Even for a standard whisky in this price range, this is disappointing.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 80 | Malt, caramel, vanilla, honey. Light fruits: apple, pear, apricot. A touch of cinnamon and a hint of lemon. The nose is very pleasant, even if nothing particularly stands out. |
| Вкус | 78 | The initial taste is surprisingly harsh. The wood comes through and has a musty quality. An unpleasant bitterness spreads. It's obvious that the casks used weren't in the best condition. Sweetness comes from green apples, pears, and a touch of honey. The alcohol is slightly noticeable. Overall, it's quite thin. |
| Финиш | 77 | It begins with a slightly bitter, woody note. The sweetness of the fruit and honey then emerges. However, the sweetness and spice don't quite harmonize. The finish is short, leaving behind an unpleasant, musty wood note and a faint hint of alcohol. |
drkrylov
Connoisseur
76
05 dec 2011 12:10 pm
нос 75 · вкус 75 · финиш 80
Igor
Expert Senior
86
11 jun 2012 4:02 pm
Certain bang for the buck in my opinion. The only shortcoming is that delightful bouquet fades too fast. Don't add any water thereby, except for drowning the fragrant aroma even quicker.
granella2003
Connoisseur
81
25 dec 2012 3:23 pm
Stazz
Member Senior
68
31 may 2013 10:44 pm
Sorry, it is single, but nothing more to say. Yes - good price, but E added. And one more thing - when you taste it just after milk chocolate STRONG acetone flavor appears...
нос 70 · вкус 63 · финиш 68
Stenface
Expert Junior
65
22 mar 2014 1:01 am
нос 65 · вкус 60 · финиш 66
filleadh mhòr
Expert Senior
82
25 aug 2015 11:30 pm
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
boy_genius_ck
Connoisseur
79
15 dec 2015 9:19 am
нос 82 · вкус 79 · финиш 76
lincolnimp
Connoisseur
78
22 dec 2015 6:44 pm
нос 82 · вкус 72 · финиш 76
WhiskyLovingPianist
Connoisseur
84
19 sep 2016 8:47 pm
Four An Cnoc’s by the sea include the ‘Cutter’ WB, 12yo WB, 16yo WB and the 22yo WB N: Assured, sweet, cereal nose. There's a little more sherry in the standard An Cnoc 12yo now [2016] than i remember compared to the lighter, bourbon led bottlings from the 1990's. Descriptors include fuzzy sawdust, a little char and melon & elderflower wine. Good T: Aah yes, that's the An Cnoc house style i identify with. It comes in lighter on the palate than indicated on the nose. Starts on honey then with a true honey-malt-sweet journey. Then sweet, yet sour too. Behaves impeccably. F: Cereal sweet with a little waxy-dry mouthfeel and a touch nutty. Medium lingerings. C: Fine in its own right, although the 16 seems to have MORE,.. of the same. WB Scores a C+
EnjoyLife89
Expert Senior
75
10 mar 2019 12:25 pm
I like it very well, not very outrageous, but really good drinkable without much TamTam.
Malthead19
Connoisseur
69
06 mar 2020 8:17 am
- an honest straightforward single malt with slight corners and edges - not necessarily suitable for beginners, because the taste is still too alcoholic, despite 40% it looks very strong and powerful, - In terms of character, he looks significantly younger than 12 years - Unfortunately there are many better 10 and 12 year standard bottlings in the price segment
Whiskyisfordrinking
Expert Senior
—
01 sep 2021 10:11 am
N: light, grassy, alcoholic. G: malty, a bit tangy, rather flat. A: short, but sweeter. light standard, rather flat.
KB201
Connoisseur
—
21 jan 2022 6:37 am
This sweet, fresh single malt comes from the Knockdhu distillery.
aquataste
Expert Senior
79
23 feb 2022 7:05 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 80 | Delicate, fresh, soapy, malty, citrus-honey, beeswax, slightly floral, fruity (ripe red fruits and green apples), a bit of chocolate, wood notes and a hint of smoke in the background |
| Вкус | 79 | Light and smooth, citrus-honey, malty, slightly soapy, green fruits, light wine notes, a handful of dried fruits and dried herbs |
| Финиш | 79 | Medium length, citrus-honey, slightly soapy, dark chocolate, some dried herbs |
George_Martin2
Expert Senior
86
25 aug 2022 9:24 am
The AnCnoc 12 is the purest fruit salad in a glass, I find it perfect for warm days or summer evenings. Very light and pleasant, also suitable as an aperitif.
Punkindrublic
Member Senior
76
07 apr 2024 1:48 am
It's great value (under 30,- euros in 2024) and very flexible. Replace all your generic blends and single malts with just a bottle of this and you'll be better off. That said: it gets boring. 40% abv is too low. It's too diluted for the delicate flavours to come out. 43 or 46% abv would be a great improvement. For a 12yo the cask is not present enough and its complexity can't handle that absence. Have one or two drams to figure it out and use there rest in an old fashioned, godfather or a whisky-coke.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 74 | Sweet, fruity, some alcohol. No vanilla or spiciness (tired casks). |
| Вкус | 76 | Light (because of abv), sweetness, some oak (vanilla, spice, dryness). |
| Финиш | 75 | Short to medium. Sour notes make it mouth-watering |
wbarchive_193892
Member Senior
86
27 jun 2024 8:44 pm
Beautiful fruity, fresh nose and very pleasant also on the palate. At one moment out of nowhere popped out surprisingly strong cocoa. For the price it is a great choice, as a rival comes to mind Deanston Virgin Oak which is NAS but 46 percent. Had to deduct few points objectively because of chill-filtration and colouring but great start to this distillery, looking forward to Peatheart and the 18 YO.
KyleRiemen
Expert Senior
79
17 nov 2024 6:30 pm
With this whisky I often vacillate between enthusiasm and disillusionment. Sometimes I perceive the nose as a sweet fruit revelation, other times it is more like perfumed, sour alcohol. I am making the rating based on the positive impression. From that perspective and for the price, it is a recommendable whisky, despite its 40%.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | Lemon, pineapple, peach, currant, strawberry milk, apple sauce, overall rather sour, but there are also sweet aspects that are reminiscent of vanilla and toffee. Now and then something floral flashes through, reminiscent of a meadow of flowers. |
| Вкус | 83 | A decent performance for 40%, but it could definitely have been improved by increasing it to 43%. Despite its strength, it doesn't seem watery. It starts like the nose with a strong lemon note, followed immediately by peach, vanilla, apple and even the floral notes are almost a copy of the nose. |
| Финиш | 81 | The finish is the only thing that is a bit disappointing, short to medium length, quite weak, mainly vanilla, honey, lemon and pepper. |
drkrylov
Connoisseur
76
23 nov 2011 11:36 am
nathanyael
Expert Senior
80
17 jan 2014 12:00 pm
нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 78
John Barleycorn
Connoisseur
81
24 jan 2014 12:05 pm
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
HammerHead
Connoisseur
80
01 mar 2015 4:54 pm
A very fruity and floral nose with marzipan, turkish delight and honey. The taste has honey, vanilla, turkish delight and a cane surgaryness to it. The finish is short with a mild and soft honied liquorice feel to it.
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 78
Corso_theRed
Expert Senior
80
11 apr 2015 12:27 am
Not as accessible as other entry malts. The age offers a good counterpoint to the rather standard bourbon wood characteristics. Only the bitterness is a detraction at times, especially in the finish. Decent, but not great.
filleadh mhòr
Expert Senior
82
25 may 2015 10:35 pm
smells and tastes nicely from the fresh opened bottle, but make sure you keep it for some time. although it doesn't feel closed and compact in the beginning it still has the potential to open up. my rating was 81/82 for the fresh bottle and is 83/84 now.
WhiskyLovingPianist
Connoisseur
84
30 nov 2015 10:48 pm
N: Pineapples and bananas begin the fruit parade with a honeyed, yeasty, malty, grainy and floral nature with biscuit notes. Overall a mild-sweet Speyside number with a not unexpected floral, citrus [lemon] freshness, T: Sweet and light floral, although muted [a little weak] with some freshness and a cloying body but overall sweeter than its closest Speyside neighbours. Also theres a chalky maltiness. F: More sweetness leaning to bubblegum, a touch of freshness, caramel, pistachios and chalky lemon. C: Im really enjoying this bottle as i did the first dram I tried as a novice - at the Station Hotel in Stonehaven. Back then it seemed so sublime with its clean, mild sweet profile and light, white wine colour. Years later I translate this as a non offensive, honest, simple, value Highland/Speyside [Eastern Highlands] dram. Shame about the abv. Scores a C+
boy_genius_ck
Connoisseur
79
15 dec 2015 9:18 am
nose: (very similar to hakushu nas) vanilla/almond extract, musk, very light floral, light citrus malt taste: vanilla, almond extract, slight cream, slightly bitter oak finish: short-medium, fruit, vanilla, bitter nuts at the back
lincolnimp
Connoisseur
78
22 dec 2015 6:42 pm
Very easy to drink, too easy to be honest. A good session malt, as Karloff says its cheap and I think it is good value too. This should be bottled at 46% all the time not 40%, I know there is some at 43% and 46% which i would like to try to compare.
Snerik
Expert Junior
82
09 jul 2016 4:01 pm
What’s not to like? A really nice “everyday whisky” and a nice introduction to the spirit itself.
2791knarf
Connoisseur
75
30 dec 2017 4:43 pm
нос 73 · вкус 77 · финиш 74
Alex Fridays
Expert Senior
78
24 jun 2018 9:50 am
Sweet, duchess pear, vanilla, oak, honey and floral notes on nose. Spices, apples, oak and citrus notes on taste. Short finish with spices, oak, vanilla notes.
Matt80
Expert Senior
82
19 nov 2019 10:29 pm
67conrad67
Expert Junior
83
23 dec 2021 2:21 pm
Smell: initially according to defensive nose, fine balance, alcohol very well integrated, fresh basic tone, pome fruit, German. Pear tone, somewhat broad / little structure, with air vanilla, sweetish base, according to the malt note, German. Apple tone Taste: fruity, dense, warm, spicy alcohol tone that is well integrated by the fruit, medium-sized. Reverberation, gives a strong boost for the 40%, baking spice Color: lightening copper gold, narrow WR, clear Conclusion: nice standard - uncomplicated, but never mundane - so far always far away from the broad public perception, which is of course good for the price!
DramALife
Connoisseur
83
06 mar 2022 11:04 pm
S 6 A whisky with characters! The citrusy is simply unforgettable. Overall spirit-driven, definitely deserves some more years in cask. Give the dram around 10 minutes to fully develop its flavours. N 24 Lemon juice. Mildly peated. Touch of new leather. Some fresh honey. Spicy and young malt. More confectionary sweetness and malt develop over time. P 23 Overall young, sweet, and spicy. The spices quickly smoothen out after the initial kick. Gradually the boiled honey with barley sugar sweetness dominated the palate, while the citrusy was carried through in the background. F 23 Short-Mid finish. The mildly peated malt flavour lingering with a touch of lemon zest citrusy to end.
The_Osprey
Expert Senior
84
28 jul 2022 6:42 pm
anCnoc 12 years old, 40%, HSMSW. I had this in the Ben Nevis, Glasgow in April 2019. “The ank nok 12 please” I said, prompting quite a telling off. Now I know it's pronounced "Annock". Today in June 2022 I have a 30ml sample sourced online. Mid-tone yellow. Aroma is fruity with some biscuity oak ... apple flesh, browned apple, a little grapefruit peel, crackers. Dried out mixed citrus. Quite pleasant. Body is fairly watery. Taste is as easy-going as you’d expect at 40%, but not insipid at all. The spirit is still a little prickly and ‘salty’ on the tongue and warming on the swallow. The fruits are there again – half citrussy half pineapple cube sweets, hint of ginger, the linger is salty. Later on there’s some shortbread. It’s not bad at all. Maybe it benefits from being the first dram of the evening, as it is for me today. Last time I scored it 79, significantly lower on my scale. There could be some batch variation, or it might be that this subtle dram is better suited to contemplation at home rather than a bar environment. 3.5/84
Blekinge
Member Junior
88
08 sep 2022 11:49 am
A pleasant surprise, yes, more fruity than any whisky I have liked so far. I am normally a Port Charlotte or Laphroaig drinker. This was fruity in a very pleasant way.
GLENRIGI
Connoisseur
78
31 mar 2023 7:48 pm
нос 78 · вкус 79 · финиш 77
cdanielb
Member Junior
73
27 apr 2024 3:54 am
Nose is great but there seems to be a flaw on the palate—chemical bitterness. Coloring?
Damian_whiskey
Member Senior
67
07 jun 2025 11:14 pm
Taste like dishwasher soap. Really poor. And I’m a kind of Ancnoc fan.
Barney9359
Connoisseur
81
20 oct 2025 9:35 am
AnCnoc retaste + some new OB bottles 18.10.2025 anCnoc 12-year-old https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/239 81 anCnoc 18-year-old (2019) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/171633 86 anCnoc 18-year-old https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/63017 86+ anCnoc 2007 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/252783 87- anCnoc 2005 https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/87036 87+ anCnoc 24-year-old (B: 08.02.2022) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/207205 87+ anCnoc 24-year-old (B: 10/11.11.2022) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/225866 87+
нос 83 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
OctoberStella
Expert Senior
79
20 aug 2026 1:43 am
Not good nose, but okay
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 78 | N: Green apple, pear, chalk, powdery, powder scent, cosmetics, unripe banana It feels like Valentine 12, starting with typical green apple, vanilla, and pear notes. Subsequently, it shifted to notes centered on powder and cosmetics, and off-notes were strengthened. It has just a slight kick of alcohol. |
| Вкус | 79 | P: Fishy + Bitter, Pepper, Vanilla, Banana (After 30 minutes) Oily, a little orange Perhaps because it is practically opened, there are significant off-notes of a fishy smell with a nuance different from fish and bitterness from the alcohol itself. The fruit nuances only come alive a little towards the end; initially, it feels rather dry and lacking in that. After 30 minutes, the oiliness increases and continues until the finish, which has a positive effect. |
| Финиш | 79 | F: Bitter, unripe banana, green apple, oily It is oilier than expected. It might be a decent finish for food pairing? |
Nethar
Expert Senior
—
02 feb 2014 10:39 am
whisky for common drinking
WhiskyLovingPianist
Connoisseur
84
13 mar 2014 4:32 pm
N: Pineapples, bananas, honey, yeasty, malty, grainy, floral and biscuit notes. Mild sweet Speyside number, floral, citrus [lemon] freshness, T: Sweet, although muted [a little weak] with a cloying body, light floral and some freshness but overall sweeter than its close Speyside neighbours. Also theres a chalky maltiness. F: More sweetness, this time bubblegum, a touch of freshness, caramel, pistachios, chalky lemon. C: Im really enjoy this bottle as i did the first dram I tried it at the Station Hotel in Stonehaven as a novice. Back then it seemed so sublime and i remember it being lighter in colour, cleaner and less sweet. Now I receive this as a non offensive, honest, simple, value Speyside/Highland dram. Shame about the caramel and abv. Scores a C+
Tomh
Expert Junior
81
22 jun 2014 10:46 pm
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
Achany
Connoisseur
76
01 jun 2015 3:52 pm
нос 75 · вкус 76 · финиш 73
peatbogger
Specialist
80
24 mar 2016 12:48 am
нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 79
Xstream
Expert Senior
85
05 jul 2016 11:51 pm
It may not be the most exciting whisky. But there's a smoothness that suits more aged and expensive whisky's. Very fruity profile, mostly green apple, a lot of vanilla, body is quite thin but tasty, finish is more spicy and medium dry with some fruit. Good balance. Excellent price quality value. I'll try more An Cnoc's for sure.
Daan Tje
Connoisseur
84
08 nov 2016 5:08 pm
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
whiskyd
Expert Senior
69
26 oct 2018 6:38 pm
нос 65 · вкус 70 · финиш 70
Christian Wagner
Expert Senior
80
14 feb 2019 10:06 am
нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
rolabob
Connoisseur
80
26 sep 2019 8:52 pm
нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 78
VanOpek
Expert Senior
77
06 may 2021 9:10 pm
tribe
Connoisseur
76
06 jun 2021 11:02 pm
Was a bit boring, nutty and woody, not my thing
нос 77 · вкус 75 · финиш 72
WhiskyPEATer
Expert Senior
84
26 nov 2022 9:21 pm
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
socl_the_slice
Member Senior
83
14 jan 2023 6:13 am
Fruity. Less caramel and sherry taste compared to Macallan 12 Years Double Cask. Good value for money.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | Fruits (greenapple, peach), citrus, malt, vanilla |
| Вкус | 84 | Smooth, medium lenght, sweetness, malt, herbs |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium, sweetness, fruits |
derschotte
Member Senior
77
28 jan 2023 12:51 am
нос 75 · вкус 77 · финиш 80
MarkOak
Member Senior
74
16 mar 2023 2:55 pm
i'ts ok
нос 73 · вкус 75 · финиш 73
Sajmon
Member Senior
79
08 oct 2023 2:13 pm
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
feolai
Connoisseur
80
23 feb 2026 10:09 am
This whisky presents a soft amber hue. The nose is freshly aromatic yet silky smooth, with sweet honey and fresh lemon as a prelude, followed by an array of fruit and floral aromas. The palate is gently sweet and mellow from the start, carrying an enticing fruity sweetness. It is light yet complex, smooth yet stimulating.
John_Doe_3
Member Senior
79
30 jun 2026 11:09 pm
It's a decent basic bourbon, Cask, with a distinct citrus flavor. It's easy to drink, standard, and the finish is between minimal and medium.
moviemaniac
Expert Senior
80
27 jul 2013 10:54 pm
Nose and taste are really good but it is lacking a bit in the finish.
Fable
Expert Senior
83
31 jul 2013 12:20 pm
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Angelos
Expert Senior
84
07 feb 2014 5:33 pm
Recommended!
MalzKult
Connoisseur
80
12 dec 2014 4:14 pm
MadScientist
Connoisseur
83
20 mar 2016 9:12 pm
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 80
peatbogger
Specialist
80
24 mar 2016 12:45 am
mild, light, pleasant, easy drinkable
J.K.Ch
Expert Senior
81
10 apr 2016 10:48 pm
The price of about CZK 600 per bottle makes it a fairly affordable companion who has enough to offer the smell. Mainly, if you like fresh or less ripe fruit. If it tasted as good as the smell, it is my favorite of the Highlands.
sascuas
Expert Senior
84
05 sep 2016 9:42 pm
нос 80 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
vojt466
Expert Senior
80
23 nov 2016 6:47 pm
It's not an extra-complex thing, but it's definitely enough for a sober sip - especially for the price you would not want, just the damage of the alcoholic tail.
Andytka3
Connoisseur
76
03 dec 2016 2:35 am
2nd Tried:- March 2016 N- Potpourri of sour berries, petals and floral. Grassiness and earthiness at spines with charming vanilla and caramel. Soft and lightly thin on the muscle, but a friendly dram nonetheless. P- A contrast to the nose, solid liquid on mouthfeel. Zesty with soft honey and airy burnt sugar texture, crepe suzette. F- Short - medium, light flaw on the entry. Caramel sticking around with gentle build up on pepper spiciness. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur. *** First Tried: Sept 2015 / Weighted Rate:- 76ptNose:- Promising start, aromatic, honey and fruity with hints of bell pepper. But thin and light, aroma didn't hold well, faded away. Palate:- Touch of caramel and creme brulee, toasted. Quite robust and zesty. Lightly spicy, spices, hold well on palate. Finish:- Medium length. Sweet barley follow by gentle warm of pepper. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 83 · вкус 86 · финиш 78
Calmar
Connoisseur
81
26 may 2017 11:08 am
Again, the basic silence, from which you do not expect anything, proved to be quite good - the light and airy aroma turned out to be very rich and varied, the taste / finish is not so good, it's very unassuming, but the negative middle class does not cause a negative. In its type reminded the top ten Glenmorangi.
valery77
Expert Senior
82
22 jun 2020 5:47 am
Willum
Connoisseur
80
05 oct 2020 8:23 pm
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
matsteer
Member Junior
82
10 feb 2021 10:20 pm
For bourbon cask lovers who want to avoid those Sherry noted, this is a really nice bourbon expression definitely on the fruitier, fresher, lighter side. This could certainly be a go-to more budget friendly summer sipper.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | A nice complex nose. The sour notes other mention are here; to me it’s waxed lemon rind mixed with a white pepper, a little saltiness, and behind all of this is the malty notes and some digestive biscuits. A subtle hint of dry hay smoke in there too. |
| Вкус | 82 | On the palate it’s an evolution of all of the notes on the nose. Arrival is tropical fruit and that telltale coconut note comes through from the bourbon casks. The middle evolves into really malty biscuity middle notes. Finally this levels off and you’re left with the and the more sour lemon notes. Quite dry overall. It’s smooth but with a nice warmth to it. |
| Финиш | 80 | Good, length to the finish and it is really the sour notes that come through, alongside a little white pepper. |
Teomarg
Connoisseur
86
09 oct 2022 12:08 am
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
lezparanza
Expert Junior
65
20 dec 2022 4:47 pm
A bit boring..honey, then nothing
KrolikMorski
Expert Senior
82
05 mar 2023 7:41 pm
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
Rekve
Connoisseur
85
25 apr 2023 5:50 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
scotchio
Member Senior
81
07 jun 2024 5:04 pm
N21 malty with a citric edge,quite thick,some salt and spice notes. Not much fruit . T18 A little watery on arrival but thickens on the palate. Soft feel. Mainly malt notes with perhaps a little salty smoke element .what fruit there is remains very much in the background. F19 salty with a lingering spice aspect,fruit remains very much in the background. Medium length ending with dry oak. B19 nice sweet/dry balance . The nose suggested greater complexity than what is delivered on the palate.Decent for the price but I'd probably look for a higher strength presentation in future.
Foerster
Member Junior
83
05 aug 2026 7:15 pm
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Master Quill
Connoisseur
83
10 oct 2012 2:36 pm
Seems very consistent in quality. Rating is for a batch from 2006: 82 and 2012: 83
ARRANTHONY_PRIVATE
Connoisseur
76
10 oct 2014 8:45 pm
нос 73 · вкус 75 · финиш 71
JacobaEd
Connoisseur
82
25 aug 2015 5:20 pm
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 81
recursiewhisky
Expert Senior
—
14 aug 2016 2:03 pm
This is an easy to drink, light and fresh whisky. It’s a bit an the watery side for my taste and could use just a bit more oomph. All in all a nice everyday whisky
Opeth83
Expert Senior
82
26 aug 2016 10:22 pm
Beautiful complex whisky for a 12 year old at 40%, looks like a mix of 1st and refill bourbon and a little bit of sherry barrels. Excellent daily dram.
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
MM-Speyside
Expert Senior
72
05 nov 2016 3:57 pm
нос 63 · вкус 78 · финиш 88
Shane_IL
Expert Senior
60
18 nov 2017 3:44 pm
I’d heard that anCnoc needs some age on it and this kind of proves this. The young character here didn’t really go down too well with me and above that there was this very dominant and unbalanced taste of ethanol all the way through. The chill filtration and 40% abv didn’t help either. Reviewed in my blog: iwriteaboutstuffilike.com/2017/11/18/ancnoc-and-balblair-tasting/
Tom na Gruagaich
Connoisseur
80
30 jan 2019 10:11 pm
light fruit, light mineral notes, beautiful licorice notes, slightly dry, oaky finish. Easy Drinking, but with draft. Nice.
Max70
Connoisseur
81
25 sep 2019 6:22 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | Vanilla bourbon is the main flavor, then cake and an hint of fruit |
| Вкус | 81 | Sweet, like a spicy candy. |
| Финиш | 80 | Light, not so durable |
wbarchive_875995
Expert Junior
—
16 nov 2019 11:29 am
Normally entered, whisky without deep nuances, but what he gives on his surface is very pleasant, cozy and appropriate.
Tuco1972
Connoisseur
83
09 apr 2021 4:45 pm
83
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
glenrob
Connoisseur
84
09 jun 2021 1:32 am
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 82
Gweddry
Expert Senior
83
17 jan 2022 10:20 pm
interesting and complex aroma, but somewhat flat taste
cechoma
Member Junior
81
29 jan 2022 9:22 pm
if you like green apple and honey, this is yours whisky
Hsh
Expert Senior
64
20 mar 2022 9:48 am
Aroma 72 Flavor 50 Finish 70 Slightly grainy, slightly smokey A fishy scent that makes you feel like you are 12 years old Oh it tastes so fresh what should i explain Should I say it's a taste called Baby Tot?
нос 72 · вкус 50 · финиш 70
Sajmon
Member Senior
79
02 dec 2022 9:34 am
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | Fresh, malt, citrus, hints of smoke, litlle bit floral, vanilla |
| Вкус | 85 | Pleasant, but not complex, citrus, malt is dominant, vanilla, oak |
| Финиш | 81 | Short and sweet |
smolar231
Expert Senior
78
31 aug 2023 9:54 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 79 | honey, herbal/floral, sweet, light fruit (pears, apples) |
| Вкус | 77 | sweet, a bit herbal, easy to drink, too watered down |
| Финиш | 78 | medium long, fruity, sweet |
Damek
Connoisseur
82
20 nov 2023 4:30 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 82 | Nose: very fresh, light and pleasant, vanilla, honey, a bit of wax, citrus, toffee, cocoa, fruit, ripe apples, peaches, apricots, a bit of spices, pepper and astringency of wood. |
| Вкус | 82 | poppy seeds: extremely thick for only 40%, creamy, vanilla, burnt caramel, chocolate, bitter citrus, grapefruit, pomelo, herbs, wood pungency, spices, white pepper. |
| Финиш | 81 | Finish: unfortunately short and fading quickly, vanilla, again bitter citrus fruit, astringency of wood, cocoa and, unfortunately, slightly alcoholic. |
Fdu17
Expert Senior
82
23 mar 2025 9:02 pm
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Xero24140
Member Senior
85
17 jul 2026 6:24 am
Spicy, honey, salt, floral. Öl och whiskymässan 2026.
nijholtm
Expert Senior
77
04 jan 2010 3:16 pm
Good all-day whisky, you can serve this one with breakfast and will do good. Very sweet, but it doesn't taste like caramel. What in many comparably priced whisky's is a problem.
Lapsang Leaf
Member Junior
70
17 jul 2011 1:54 am
Quite generic on the nose, but apple is definitely prevalent. By comparison the taste was surprising and very drinkable; it tastes strongly of hard-boiled strawberry flavoured sweets. It was better than what I was expecting, but probably still a little too sweet.
Feusi
Connoisseur
80
06 sep 2011 3:55 pm
That's definitiv an easy drinking dram.
Junior
Member Senior
80
03 mar 2012 10:34 pm
Place: Hulshout Water Supply
GLEN MAUR
Connoisseur
86
28 apr 2014 10:59 pm
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Bart&Claudia
Expert Junior
80
20 aug 2015 7:10 pm
This was my first chill-filtered bottle that did not become harsh over time. AnCnoc guys took it easy on their stuff. A whisky for a nice, complex, sit-down. Never got too reeeaaaalllyy enjoying it, as the finish just couldn't at up to the lovely taste and the even better smell.
Opeth83
Expert Senior
82
04 sep 2015 3:52 pm
Very good affordable speysider, nicely balanced and much more interesting than for example a Glenlivet or fiddich.
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 78
AH Whiskyvitrine
Connoisseur
80
25 feb 2016 11:54 pm
нос 81 · вкус 78 · финиш 79
whiskyroma
Expert Senior
83
06 aug 2016 1:29 pm
C: Gold. N: How much sweetness! Apricot, vanilla, white fruit, malt aromas entice us! Then we find the pomegranate and the freshness of lemon cake. These scents change to lavender, soap, incense sea breeze in the end. P: In the beginning we find spicy, salty and malt. Then green wood, grain and toasted bread in milk barley. We find towards the end cacao cream, fresh flowers and honeysuckle. F: At the tail end tongue we find again a pinch of salt that becomes lupines in brine. Then it changes to a taste fresh and sweet like green apple, and return to malt vanilla and Nutella. This is a dram very changeable; there are many tastes that overlaps. This is a whisky which you can drink a glass or bottle with the same pleasure. It isn’t boring, at times may disappoint in other surprise, certainly it isn’t boring. It has an excellent quality / price ratio. Eclecti.
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
Allandale
Connoisseur
81
02 apr 2017 11:37 am
Very drinkable and enjoyable.
Robinzon25
Connoisseur
79
30 sep 2019 11:26 pm
You can drink, but the release is rather weak. Too simple and plain whisky.
Highlander65
Expert Senior
80
11 oct 2020 5:30 pm
Color: straw yellow. Simple whisky, but very pleasant and tasty, summery I would say. A nice unexpected surprise
Daan2
Expert Senior
75
12 dec 2020 3:54 pm
Pleasant fruity sweet whisky. A bit weird musty smell to the smell.
YD84
Expert Senior
85
18 dec 2020 4:01 pm
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
zzqfyl
Connoisseur
86
08 apr 2022 7:01 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
dramsmetrens
Member Junior
83
26 jun 2022 4:37 pm
Nice sweet and sour balance going on. Green apples and honey.
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 80
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