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An Cnoc 16yo

(46%, OB, 2010*)
Average Score: 78
Bottle Profile
TypeScotch Single Malts (Disclosed Distilleries)
DistilleryKnockdhu
Bottler Official Bottling
Brand NameAn Cnoc
Alcohol By Volume46%
Issued2010*
Average Score78


Maniac Ratings
Johannes van den Heuvel75
Robert Karlsson82
Konstantin Grigoriadis67
Ho-cheng Yao83
Krishna Nukala82
Luca Chichizola78
Pit Krause83
Rich Howard76
David Wankel73
Oliver Klimek81


Retired Maniac Ratings
Keith Wood83


Tasting Notes
Robert KarlssonDry, yet sweet somehow. Some eucalyptus, toothpaste?, in there also. Tastewise it's dryer than sweet. Disappointingly short however.. and a bit too laid-back?
Rich Howardrestrained notes of zesty lemon with lightly buttered crust (almost a lemon tart), fresh pear, plenty of floral notes (lily?) and plenty of spice. much more herbal with water, almost a cough drop, and the lemon becomes more astringent, almost a lemon detergent (but not in a bad way, again very restrained...), and the general fruitiness is greatly lessened. the finish remains spicy and dry. [tasted blind for the 2010 Awards]
Oliver KlimekColour: Pale straw - Nose: Pears, peaches, caramel, honey and a hint of hazelnuts - Palate: Peaches, lemon zest, nuts, dry tea, a bit of black pepper and chili. - Finish: Long and dry with a tiny bit of barrel char. - Overall: A pretty dry and spicy malt with a slight fruity touch. I'd have preferred a little less spice, though.