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| Knockdhu |
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| Region | Highlands |
| District | Speyside (Isla/Deveron) |
| Water source | op Knock Hill |
| Neighbours | |
| Owner | Inver House Distillers |
| Manager | Gordon Bruce |
| Visitor centre | The distillery is not open to the public, however the distillery manager is very accomodating to interested parties and welcomes a call ahead to arrange special VIP tours. |
| Address | Knock, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 7LJ |
| Phone | +44 (0)1466 771 223 |
| Fax | +44 (0)1466 771 359 |
| Website | http://www.ancnoc.com/ |
| History | 1894 : established, production
started in October 1898 : another warehouse builded 1924 : ran by Distillers Agency 1930 : acquired by SMD 1960 : horse and cart are replaced by a tractor 1983 : closed 1988 : acquired by Inver House Distillers and reopened |
| House Style | Sweet and creamy with a light fruitiness. |
| Pronunciation | nok-doe |
| Meaning | Black hill |
| Capacity per year | |
| Independent Bottler | Cadenhead |
| Information | Only 5% is bottled as a single malt. |
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DISTILLERY BOTTLINGS
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Ancnoc - 12 year old - 40% Chillfiltered. Cask: Bourbon. Colour: Amber with a slight yellow hue. Nose: Soft, very aromatic with a hint of honey and lemon in the foreground. Palate: Sweet to start with an appetising fruitiness and a long smooth finish. A malt for every occasion. Finish: |
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1993 Vintage - 46% Unchillfiltered. Cask: Colour: Rich golden honey. Nose: Medium to high intensity. Slightly woody with hints of vanilla and toffee. Palate: Full bodied, slight peatiness with fruity overtones. Finish: |
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Ancnoc -
1975 Vintage - 50% Unchillfiltered. Bottled at cask strength in September 2005. Cask: Sherry & Bourbon. Colour: Rich amber. Nose: Rich, smooth and well balanced. Sweet with fruit overtones and hints of vanilla. Palate: Smooth and full bodied with a long lasting finish. Sweet with sherry and vanilla notes. Finish: |
INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM CADENHEAD
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Knockdhu 1989 - Cadenhead - 16 year old -
50,1% Limited to 282 bottles. Bottled in May 2005. Cask: Bourbon Hogshead. Colour: Nose: Sweet toffee; chocolate; vanilla & butterscotch. Palate: Spicy; sweet; cinnamon. Finish: Dry buttery sweet finish. |
