AnCnoc (Knockdhu) "Rascan" 11.1 PPM Peated Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

Notes

AnCnoc Rascan is a beautiful Highland peater from the Knockdhu Distillery located in Banffshire. Since its inception in 1894, it has held close to its traditional methods of whisky production (read: never modernized). They still use a steel mashtun and wooden wash backs. Nestled amidst barley fields with an abundant supply of peat and pure springs, it is uniquely situated to create an old style of highland peated whisky. The stills remain identical to the original 1894 design featuring big fat bulbous pots with very tall necks that make for an elegant expression of malt and are perfect for lightly peated whisky. A combination of American and Spanish oak barrels aged within the thick granite walls of old school dunnage warehouses give a very classic wood profile. This release, named after the Rascan tool used in the early stages of traditional peat harvesting, is 11.1ppm and shows mellow gold with an inviting scent of honey, green apples, and citrus. The palate a delightful mingling of honey, vanilla, toffee, subtle spices and a hint of leather. The finish is a pleasant union of floral and smoky notes. Throughout CA this release will typically run you between 70-90 bucks, but we’ve managed to snag the remaining inventory in the state at an insane discount. This whisky has been moved into AnCnoc’s archives, so when this release is gone, it’s gone. 46% ABV.