{"product_id":"ancnoc-12-year-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"AnCnoc 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eanCnoc 12 Year Old is the standard entry expression from Knockdhu Distillery in Aberdeenshire — a Speyside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e matured in American ex-bourbon and Spanish ex-sherry oak casks for 12 years, bottled at 40% ABV with a clean, approachable profile that represents Knockdhu's lighter, fruit-forward distillery character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnockdhu Distillery was established in 1893 and sits at the foot of the Black Hill (An Cnoc in Scottish Gaelic) in Aberdeenshire. The anCnoc label was introduced to distinguish the single malt from Knockhu, a blended whisky. The 12 Year Old is the most widely available expression and a reliable everyday Speyside pour. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and clean — vanilla, citrus, light honey, fresh pear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and smooth — apple, vanilla, a touch of spice, gentle oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and short with a light vanilla and citrus fade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knockdhu Distillery, Aberdeenshire, Speyside\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e American ex-bourbon and Spanish ex-sherry oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is it called anCnoc rather than Knockdhu?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe anCnoc name was introduced to avoid confusion with Knockhu, a blended whisky produced at a different time. anCnoc is the Gaelic translation of Knockdhu meaning 'the dark hill'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs anCnoc 12 a good beginner Speyside?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it is one of the more accessible and approachable single malts at its price point, with a clean, light fruit-forward profile suited to drinkers new to the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is it called anCnoc rather than Knockdhu?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The anCnoc name was introduced to avoid confusion with Knockhu, a blended whisky. anCnoc is the Gaelic translation of Knockdhu meaning the dark hill.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is anCnoc 12 a good beginner Speyside?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — one of the more accessible and approachable single malts at its price point, with a clean, light fruit-forward profile suited to drinkers new to the category.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"AnCnoc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903575101511,"sku":"S 288308","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/ancob.12yo.jpg?v=1782399872","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/ancnoc-12-year-old-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}