The AnCnoc 35 is finally out! There was a twitter tasting with a very select group of people last year, in which I was allowed to join! The tasting notes I wrote down can be found here.

The Press release:

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.

Smooth and well-balanced, with sweet, fruity overtones and hints of vanilla, opening up with a drop of water to bright honeysuckle and gooseberry.

Smooth and full-bodied with a long-lasting, elegant finish. Sweet notes of sherry and vanilla balanced with a zing of citrus.

I absolutely loved the dram, but expect subtlety and gentleness since this is not a big belter of an alcohol and flavour kick!