AnCnoc is an interesting malt. Previously known as Knockdhu and distilled at Knock, Bannffshire (Wikipedia)
I didn't know a thing about this malt, but purchased it because it was the last bottle on a very lonely shelf, suggesting that it had been bought up with some speed and urgency. Anything this popular had to be good...
Colour: Mellow amber-yellow
Nose: Lemon, cut grass
Taste: Citrus, pear and pungent fruit with a slightly oiley mouthfeel, gives way to honey and sea salt. Finishes with a hint of butterscotch and plenty of heat.
Overall: A fine dram, but lacking in body. The overriding fruitiness could be balanced by more oak, smoky or earthy flavours which are lacking. I can imagine this maturing quite well and would love to sample the 16 year old expression, where I suspect this malt would really come into its own. Still, a great value at $65.00 CAD.
This is a highly delicate flavour and would best be pared with simple, light foods like bread and jam, or biscuits. Anything too bold and the taste of the whisky would be easily lost.
I'll open this up to the rest of the club. Robin, Scott?
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I think you say what needs to be said here. This is a quality malt at an affordable price.
Flat feeling, almost like water and really only becoming noticeable late on the palate. Somewhat medicinal and peaty in the finish rounded out w/ a honey-like sweetness.
This isn't a very interesting whisky.