The Whisky

anCnoc [pronounced a-nock] whisky is the product of the The Knockdhu distillery in the Highland whisky region. Founded in 1894 by John Morrison, he saw a golden opportunity to build a modern distillery in the village of Knock, with the Great North Railway close by and a spring of pure clear water running through the Knock estate. The name ‘anCnoc’ came from the locals, who named the Knock Hill, where the springs were found, after the Gaelic for 'The Hill'. They continue to use time-tested, traditional methods yet pride themselves on making distinctly modern tasting whisky - renowned by malt enthusiasts around the world for making every day feel like a special occasion.

We are proud to be first-to-market for these two spectacular new whiskies: anCnoc Peatheart (Batch 3) and anCnoc Sherry Cask Finish Peated Edition. Released for W-Club members on Friday 30th June, and for all The Whisky Shop customers on Saturday 1st July.

anCnoc Peatheart

A heavily peated single malt, at 34ppm, Batch 3 of the superb anCnoc Peatheart certainly lives up to its name. The heart of the Scottish peatlands is found in the north-west, where Knockdhu distillery finds its remote home. This is the valuable fuel for this expression, which holds peat at the centre of its taste profile. Presented at 46% abv, free from chill filtration and at natural colour.

Aromas of sweet barbeque and earthy peat mingle with honey and sweet spice, which combine to create a fragrant, grassy character on the nose. The palate brings the smoke, peaty and layered upon green apple, citrus and vanilla bean sweetness. Hints of oily smoke arise, lingering on into the lengthy finish and joined by a sweet spice.

anCnoc Sherry Cask Finish Peated Edition

A fresh take on the delicious sherry cask finish, this limited edition expression combines dark fruit sherry flavour, with earthy peat to create a bold and surprising single malt. Hand crafted by a small, passionate team of distillers, the time-honoured methods of Knockdhu distillery shine in this fabulous balance of two notably strong flavours. Presented at 43% abv, free from chill filtration and at natural colour.

The nose opens with sweet honey and tropical fruits, with hints of cinnamon and toffee, all enveloped in delicate campfire smoke. The rich palate offers notes of toffee apple, warming spices, deep vanilla and subtle peat smoke, before leading to a long finish of wood smoke, caramel and more sweet vanilla.

The Prize

Buy any bottle of anCnoc, and you will be entered into a competition to win the BBQ bundle, which includes:

  • Three expressions: anCnoc 12 YO, and the two new bottles, anCnoc Peated Sherry and anCnoc Peatheart Batch 3.
  • Kamado 13" Smoker BBQ
  • Overtone Mixed Beer Pack
  • anCnoc branded Hipflask
  • Two Glencairn glasses

Good Luck! Closes 16th July.

You can find our whole range of anCnoc, here.