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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%.
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· 2026-10-08T04:45:27Z · источник evidence
A good value for money. Taste young but balanced and round. Good.
Very light, alcoholic on nose and too fraguantic. Even the price cannot justify this whisky for me
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.
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.
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
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нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 77
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)
Easy to drink, fresh and fruity. Well if around 25 €. In the 81 + / 82 -
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 78
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нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
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
Beautiful floral, fruity nose. Very smooth taste.
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.
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| 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. |
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.
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
Overall the anCnoc 12 Years is a perfectly fine, affordable single malt, but it also feels like there's so much more potential there.
2022/06/29
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| 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. |
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
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!
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| 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. |
нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 76
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 88
This is a really fine whisky and for the price you pay for it, it's for nowt.
нос 78 · вкус 80 · финиш 73
A good mix, spicy and fruity, but a bit weak on the chest. Not much to discover. For the price but quite ok.
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
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нос 88 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
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.
on the whole - bahh - you can just drink like that but I think the price is much better
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| 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 |
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.
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.
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 78
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
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нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
Fruit, honey, raisins, some citrus and flowers, delicate and sweet.
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...
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| 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. |
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
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.
Another every day every occasion malt. An anniversary presant off my wife Clare x
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
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 79
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.
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
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 75 · вкус 74 · финиш 66
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.
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
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'.
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
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.
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| Нос | 78 | Honey, herbal, caramel, malty |
| Вкус | 78 | Caramel, lemon |
| Финиш | 78 | spicy, nutmeg |
нос 82 · вкус 76 · финиш 76
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
Blind tasted on 03-02-2022.
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.
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| 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. |
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
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.
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
Too delicate and a bit flat in taste and slightly alcoholic. Some bright yellow fruit, citrus, honey
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.
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.
нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 78
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
a straightforward, honest whisky fresh and light a nice whisky that you can drink away by the way
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
very simple yet enjoyable whisky. Very good value for money.
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!
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
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| 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 |
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
blind tasted on 04-14-2020. (83/84/82)
Pure and sweet, simple but adorable. Good and inexpensive enough as an everyday whisky.
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| 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. |
Simple and nice, but not one without flaws.
Well balanced, daily dram, quite thick for 40°.
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| 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 |
нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 82
Had it in a vertical tasting with anCnoc 12, 18, 24. S 7 light but sharp 81-85 - Another dram welcomed.
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| 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. |
Nothing special
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.
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| 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. |
It has a strong fruity aroma, the sweetness of honey, but an ambiguous taste that is neither one nor the other.
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.
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| 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. |
нос 75 · вкус 75 · финиш 80
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.
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
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нос 82 · вкус 79 · финиш 76
нос 82 · вкус 72 · финиш 76
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+
I like it very well, not very outrageous, but really good drinkable without much TamTam.
- 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
N: light, grassy, alcoholic. G: malty, a bit tangy, rather flat. A: short, but sweeter. light standard, rather flat.
This sweet, fresh single malt comes from the Knockdhu distillery.
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| 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 |
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.
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.
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| 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 |
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.
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%.
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| 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. |
нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 78
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
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
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.
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.
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+
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
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.
What’s not to like? A really nice “everyday whisky” and a nice introduction to the spirit itself.
нос 73 · вкус 77 · финиш 74
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
нос 78 · вкус 79 · финиш 77
Nose is great but there seems to be a flaw on the palate—chemical bitterness. Coloring?
Taste like dishwasher soap. Really poor. And I’m a kind of Ancnoc fan.
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
Not good nose, but okay
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| 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? |
whisky for common drinking
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+
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
нос 75 · вкус 76 · финиш 73
нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 79
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.
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
нос 65 · вкус 70 · финиш 70
нос 79 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 78
Was a bit boring, nutty and woody, not my thing
нос 77 · вкус 75 · финиш 72
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Fruity. Less caramel and sherry taste compared to Macallan 12 Years Double Cask. Good value for money.
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| Нос | 82 | Fruits (greenapple, peach), citrus, malt, vanilla |
| Вкус | 84 | Smooth, medium lenght, sweetness, malt, herbs |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium, sweetness, fruits |
нос 75 · вкус 77 · финиш 80
i'ts ok
нос 73 · вкус 75 · финиш 73
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
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.
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.
Nose and taste are really good but it is lacking a bit in the finish.
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Recommended!
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 80
mild, light, pleasant, easy drinkable
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.
нос 80 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
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.
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
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.
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
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.
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| 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. |
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
A bit boring..honey, then nothing
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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.
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Seems very consistent in quality. Rating is for a batch from 2006: 82 and 2012: 83
нос 73 · вкус 75 · финиш 71
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 81
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
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
нос 63 · вкус 78 · финиш 88
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/
light fruit, light mineral notes, beautiful licorice notes, slightly dry, oaky finish. Easy Drinking, but with draft. Nice.
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| 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 |
Normally entered, whisky without deep nuances, but what he gives on his surface is very pleasant, cozy and appropriate.
83
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 82
interesting and complex aroma, but somewhat flat taste
if you like green apple and honey, this is yours whisky
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
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
Spicy, honey, salt, floral. Öl och whiskymässan 2026.
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.
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.
That's definitiv an easy drinking dram.
Place: Hulshout Water Supply
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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.
Very good affordable speysider, nicely balanced and much more interesting than for example a Glenlivet or fiddich.
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 78
нос 81 · вкус 78 · финиш 79
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
Very drinkable and enjoyable.
You can drink, but the release is rather weak. Too simple and plain whisky.
Color: straw yellow. Simple whisky, but very pleasant and tasty, summery I would say. A nice unexpected surprise
Pleasant fruity sweet whisky. A bit weird musty smell to the smell.
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Nice sweet and sour balance going on. Green apples and honey.
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 80
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