anCnoc 24 Year

A very fruity whisky, filling the nostrils with pineapple, mango, peach and orange. Milk chocolate, marzipan, coffee powder and the heat of the malt complete and round the nose, enveloping and sinuous. Over time, a freshest and more balsamic note is perceived, with a lemon zest. Malt and wood welcome the palate, very waxy and sherried, with liqueur raisins, hazelnuts, cinnamon, tropical fruit, candied orange, vanilla. Consistent with the nose, including the balsamic note on the background. Fairly long and dry finish, made of wood, malt, orange and hazelnut. Softly elegant and sober, a peaceful whisky, able to balance the influence of sherry, getting the best out of it without being overwhelmed.

Nose - Dark honey, sweet red berries, caramel, ripe pears & apples, raisins, hint of orange zest Taste - Gentle ginger spice/heat/tingle, sweet red berries, ripe pear, light chocolate, light tannic/bitter black tea, hint of orange zest, dark honey Finish - Lingering gentle ginger spice, fruity honey, sweet pear, light red berries, light tannic black tea Score - 90/100 Final Thoughts - This is quite a nice dram. Great nose, nice balance on the tongue, great from start to finish. The tannic over steeped black tea notes are a bit distracting, but otherwise quite tasty. Good light sherry influence to add some red berries to a great honey/pear backdrop. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Yes Would I buy a bottle? - Yes

Dufftown Distilleries Walk with Michelle - Dufftown 9/3/2019 No tasting notes, but loved it.

Spicy for a mature whiskey like this, but great profile