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An Cnoc
General whisky characteristics: Light, complex, floral,
perfumed. |
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An Cnoc,
12y,
40% ABV
Typical cost of
this bottle; €€€€€
(70cl not mini) |
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Glass:
Classic Malt
Colour:
Light honey
Nose:
A
bouquet of fresh malt, straw and liquorice floating on a rich
tea biscuit in a swimming pool.
Palate:
A
quick burst of smooth red berries, fading to honey and malt,
then lingering on the palate with a spicy finish.
Finish:
Spicy and medium
Overall Impression:
This is good, but just not quite so good as the vintages. |
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An Cnoc,
1991,
46% ABV
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Nose:
Light floral liquorice coated in barley.
Palate:
Initially smooth and creamy but the smoothness
opens very quickly into a spiciness which fades relatively
quickly. The flavours are pretty much akin to the nose with a
slightly floral liquorice lingering quite long.
Overall Impression:
I do like An Cnoc |
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An Cnoc,
1993,
46% ABV
Typical cost of
this bottle; €€€€€ |
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Glass:
Classic Malt
Nose:
Just like walking into a gift shop filled with
perfumes and scented soaps.
Palate:
Lots of perfumed scents
including
some violet and
lavender caressing the palate with a spicy tingle.
Overall Impression:
I am a fan of An Cnoc and this just helps me to like them even
more. |
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An Cnoc,
1994,
46% ABV
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this bottle; €€€€€ |
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Glass:
Classic Malt
Colour;
Sunshine and honey
Nose:
Very
aromatic, floral hay, grasses and honey
Palate:
Very
smooth honey with grass and hay are transported directly from
the nose to the palate.
With 3 drops of
water; The palate becomes more creamy in texture, but
sharper in taste.
Finish; Long
with honey and just the slightest hint of salt.
Overall Impression:
I do still
like An Cnoc and this is a jolly good vintage which I would
place as better than the 1991, but just not quite on the level
of the '93 which was outstanding. But this is still a 'must buy'
for those who like light, floral whiskies.
Whisky & Chocolate:
Sarotti No.1, 72%
cacao with orange Combination:
As the previous two attempts to pair this
chocolate with whisky weren't so successful tonight, I decided
to try a much lighter and more fragrant whisky and what a
difference it makes. The light floral hay and grassy notes of
the An Cnoc, along with the honey are nicely enhanced with the
bitterness and hints of orange in the chocolate to give an extra
depth of flavour to the palate and another dimension to the
finish. A decent combination. |
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Knockdhu
General whisky characteristics: Light, slightly floral,
quite fresh. |
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Knockdhu,
12y,
43% ABV
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this bottle; €€€€€ |
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Glass:
Classic Malt
Colour:
Light gold
Nose:
Slightly perfumed, fresh and floral malt.
Palate:
An
initial burst of floral coconut soon fades to leave a rather
fresh and clean feeling across the palate.
Finish:
Short to medium, but it does repeat a little.
Overall Impression:
A good everyday
malt with a tendency to slightly floral freshness. Definitely
aperitif. |
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