Knockdhu Distillery
Address : Knockdhu Distillery, Knock, By Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB5 5LI
Telephone No : 01466 771223
Web Site : www.ancnoc.com
Visitors Centre : No - Possibly By Appointment
The Knockdhu Distillery was built in 1893 by the Distillers Company Ltd.
It was built to provide more Whisky for the very popular Haig Blend. Its location was chosen not just because there was locally produced barley and peat, but because there was several high quality springs on Knock Hill. The Distillery closed in 1983 due to cost cutting, but was bought five years later by Inver House Distillers.
The Knockdhu Distillery now produces excellent single malt Whisky under the name anCnoc. A large proportion of the Whisky from here also goes into blends such as Haig, Hankey, Bannister and Pinwhinnie.
anCnoc 12 Year Old 40%
Nose: Aromatic, quite robust. Honeysuckle, fresh flowers, cereals, barley.
Palate: Medium, good sweetness. Madeira, winter spices, mocha, Crème de Cacao, herbal hints and toasted granary bread.
Finish: Medium length, great interplay between oak and barley.
anCnoc 16 Year Old 46%
Nose: Fruity and fresh. Floral notes, barley. Honey, apples, herbal.
Palate: Fresh, crisp with fruit and freshly cut timber. Perfume, barley, vanilla, orchard fruits.
Finish: Good length, cereals, walnut, oak.
Haig Gold Label 40%
Blended Scotch Whisky
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