{"title":"Knockdhu Distillery (anCnoc)","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop anCnoc single malt from Knockdhu Distillery online in NZ, including anCnoc 12 Year Old, 16 Year Old Rich Sweet, 18 Year Old, Peatheart and Sherry Cask Peated. Delivered across New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnockdhu Distillery was founded in 1894 in the village of Knock in Aberdeenshire, in the Scottish Highlands. Its whisky is bottled as anCnoc, Gaelic for 'the hill', a name adopted to avoid confusion with Knockando. The distillery is known for fresh, honeyed, fruity single malts as well as a range of peated releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-cnoc-12yo-700ml","title":"An Cnoc 12YO Single Malt 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Cnoc 12YO Single Malt 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lip-smacking 12yo AnCnoc (formerly Knockdhu) is a top-quality proponent of the non-sherried Speyside style, showing polished malt and a delicious spiciness throughout a warm, complex palate and lasting finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_productTastingNote2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_breakDownTastingNote\" class=\"tasting-note__breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_noseTastingNote\" class=\"pageCopy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAromatic, quite robust. Honeysuckle, fresh flowers, cereals, barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_palateTastingNote\" class=\"pageCopy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium, good sweetness. Madeira, winter spices, mocha, Crème de Cacao, herbal hints and toasted granary bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_TastingNoteBox_ctl00_finishTastingNote\" class=\"pageCopy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium length, great interplay between oak and barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc: 40%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knockdhu Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37964618301612,"sku":"3165110","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/AnCnoc12YOSingleMalt700ml.jpg?v=1742421794"},{"product_id":"an-cnoc-18yo-700ml","title":"An Cnoc 18YO Single Malt 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Cnoc 18YO Single Malt 700ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnockdhu distillery sits in Knock, Aberdeenshire, with this specific location selected to take advantage of the many springs of crystal clear Scottish water. Construction began in 1893, and completed in 1894 where production began in October of that year. The distillery still utilises two tradition pot stills, with the warehouses retaining the traditional earthen floors. It has changed hands several times over the years, however, was purchased by Inverhouse Distillers in 1983, the current owners of the distillery. This whisky used to be called Knockdhu after the distillery where it was produced; but the trading name was changed in 1994 to anCnoc, to avoid confusion with Knockando. anCnoc means ‘the hill’ in Gaelic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA category winner in the ‘World Whisky Awards 2016’ for best Highland Scotch Whisky Aged 13 to 20 years old. This single malt is produced by the independently owned Knockdhu distillery in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whisky enjoys its time maturing in bourbon barrels made from American oak allowing it to adapt some caramel and vanilla notes before enjoying some maturation in ex-sherry European oak which delivers a dark nutty, rich note to this flavoursome spirit. It has been bottled at 46%, unchil-filtered and natural colour. A Single Malt that makes every sip a special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens well in the glass. There’s sherry notes and dark chocolate perhaps cherry ripe and toasted marshmallows. You experience toasted hazelnuts, orange rind and ginger nut biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e A balance spread of maltiness across the palate, coco powder, mouth coating butterscotch, honey and caramel. Raspberries creep through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long, spicy finish with again smooth caramel, ginger and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV:46%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knockdhu Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37964618694828,"sku":"653604","price":209.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/products\/AnCnoc18YOSingleMalt700mlPNG.png?v=1635455331"},{"product_id":"ancnoc-sherry-cask-peated-700ml","title":"An Cnoc Sherry Cask Peated 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnCnoc Sherry Cask Peated 700ml - Limited Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"N9Q8Lc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold Medal.- International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2024 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA peated edition of anCnoc single malt from the Knockdhu distillery. 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We've been very impressed with the peaty expressions coming from anCnoc, and Peatheart once again offers up marvellous waves of BBQ-style smoke and earthy richness, brilliantly balanced by zesty tropical fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mango and mint leaf, swiftly followed by waft after waft of roasted meat and charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The peat is a touch more subdued on the palate (though definitely still integral to the flavour profile), making a little room for pineapple and runny caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bonfire embers and a hint of straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc: 46%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhiskey Online I Whisky Online \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knockdhu Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46229471330540,"sku":"26694","price":125.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/mwcfux2i.png?v=1740862200"},{"product_id":"an-cnoc-rich-sweet-16yo-highland-single-malt-700ml","title":"An Cnoc Rich Sweet 16yo Highland Single Malt 700ml","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanCnoc Rich \u0026amp; Sweet 16 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautifully matured expression from the historic Knockdhu Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, showcasing the distillery's signature fruit-forward character with exceptional richness and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 years exclusively in ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this refined single malt develops a harmonious combination of sweet orchard fruits, creamy vanilla, golden honey and rich caramel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose opens with inviting aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etoffee apples, fresh orange zest and sweet honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by delicate hints of vanilla and warm oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, fresh apple and vibrant citrus give way to layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espiced vanilla, butterscotch and creamy caramel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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