anCnoc Black Hill Reserve is a travel retail expression launched in 2015. It was matured exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks , my favourite recipe for this distillery.

Knockdhu Distillery is located near Knock Hill , known to the locals as Black Hill (also the meaning of Knockdhu in Gaelic).

anCnoc Black Hill Reserve (46%, OB 2016)

Nose: fresh and rather light, with classic notes of vanilla and orchard fruits. Green apple peel, pears, yellow plums. A light buttery note comes out after a while. Citrus aromas keep growing. Mouth: same fruity core, slightly honeyed, but with a firm...