anCnoc 2009 Vintage (bottled 2021)

(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow – Virtual Whisky Tasting, 23 April 2022). Nose: Honey, light citrus, orchard fruit (green apples), dry oak Palate: Dusty initial mouthfeel. Rich spices, green apple, lemon/lime, cocoa powder, toffee Finish: Medium long finish. Rich chocolate, mocha coffee, leather. Loads of fruit and citrus on the aftertaste. Hints of dry peat. 1 of 1,320 casks This is a nice, easy drinking toffee/mocha whisky. There's a nicely layered character, moving through toffee, spice, orchard fruit and coffee - moving and changing with each sip. A decent wee dram. Came joint second out of the six drams, with 14% of the final vote for favourite of the night. 93% of those present said they enjoyed the whisky.