anCnoc 35 Year Old revealed

anCnoc Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has released its oldest and most exclusive expression to date – anCnoc 35 Year Old. It is only available from specialist whisky shops and select on-line retailers. Only 1,495 bottles are available world-wide.

The whisky comes from a small selection of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks chosen by distillery manager Gordon Bruce and master blender Stuart Harvey. The spirit was distilled and matured at Knockdhu Distillery, the home of anCnoc Single Malt. anCnoc 35 Year Old is bottled in its most natural form; cask strength (44.3% ABV), natural colour and unchill-filtered.

This oldest and most exclusive expression of whisky from Knockdhu Distillery features minimalistic yet striking packaging, in keeping with anCnoc’s ethos of combining traditional production methods and modern branding. Recommended retail price in the UK is £200.

Colour: A rich, inviting amber.
Nose: Smooth and well-balanced, with sweet, fruity overtones and hints of vanilla, opening up with a drop of water to bright honeysuckle and gooseberry.
Taste: Smooth and full-bodied with a long-lasting, elegant finish. Sweet notes of sherry and vanilla balanced with a zing of citrus.

Notes

• Official tasting notes for anCnoc 35 Year Old were created by whisky enthusiasts from around the world in a unique Twitter tasting event which took place in May 2011.
• anCnoc [a-nock] Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is produced at Knockdhu Distillery in the village of Knock near Huntly. The distillery was established in 1894.
• Core expressions of anCnoc include a 12 Year Old and a 16 Year Old