AnCnoc Sherry Cask Finish Peated Edition [700ML]

Description

What happens when Highland elegance meets the primal allure of peat smoke?

The AnCnoc Sherry Cask Finish Peated Edition represents a masterful departure from Knockdhu Distillery’s typically unpeated profile. This limited-edition expression combines the distillery’s signature Highland refinement with carefully controlled peat smoke, then elevates the experience through sherry cask finishing. Unlike heavily peated Islay expressions such as BenRiach Smoky 12 Years, this Highland interpretation offers a more approachable introduction to peated whisky. The dual maturation process mirrors premium expressions like Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak, where sherry influence adds remarkable depth.

**Technical Specifications:**
• Distillery: Knockdhu (est. 1894) – Highland Scotland’s hidden gem
• Region: Speyside Highlands – known for elegant, refined single malts
• ABV: 40% – perfectly balanced for both neat sipping and mixing
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: American oak ex-bourbon casks, finished in Jerez sherry casks
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals sweet honey and tropical fruit with delicate campfire smoke. Palate delivers toffee apples, warming spices, and rich vanilla with gentle peat. Finish lingers with wood smoke and caramel
• Best Served: Neat at room temperature in a Glencairn glass

Our spirits team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has evaluated countless Highland expressions, and this stands out for its remarkable balance between fruit-forward sherry influence and restrained peat smoke. The 20-30 PPM smoke level creates complexity without overwhelming the distillery’s inherent elegance.

Ideal for: Whisky enthusiasts exploring peated expressions, collectors seeking limited releases, sophisticated dinner parties. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian dishes like beef rendang, dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses. Recommended for: Those who appreciate sherry-finished whiskies like Bushmills Sherry Cask Reserve but crave additional complexity.