AnCnoc 24 Year Old Scotch Whisky
anCnoc 24 Year Old Scotch Whisky is the flagship of the Knockdhu range — 92 proof (46% ABV), 750mL, aged twenty-four years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, bottled without coloring or chill filtration. First released in 2015, it is the after-dinner dram of the anCnoc lineup: dense, mature, and routinely called one of the best-value officially bottled whiskies of its age. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 24 years in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks
- Presentation: non-chill filtered, no added color
- Distillery: Knockdhu, Aberdeenshire, Highlands — est. 1894
Twenty-Four Years, Undressed
At 46% with no chill filtration and no coloring, the 24-year-old arrives exactly as the cask left it — which is the point. The first maturation in bourbon casks lays down deep vanilla sweetness; the sherry-cask component brings dried-fruit complexity. Two dozen years of slow Highland maturation do the rest, and the whisky pours a vintage amber that needs no enhancement.
Tasting Notes
Densely sweet and spicy on the nose — Christmas cake, vanilla, set toffee, a squeeze of lemon. The palate continues the spice with candied orange slices, warm honey, and worn leather, a full symphony of maturity. Old leather and tannic oak round out the finish with a hint of orange peel.
How to Enjoy
Neat, full stop — this is a contemplative pour, not a mixer. If you must, a teaspoon of water opens the citrus. For the full Knockdhu education, taste it alongside the anCnoc 12 and Rascan: three ages, three woods, one Highland distillery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of anCnoc 24 Year Old? 46% ABV (92 proof), 750mL.
Is anCnoc 24 chill filtered? No — bottled at 46% with no chill filtration and no added coloring; a light haze with water is natural.
What casks does anCnoc 24 use? A mix of ex-bourbon casks and sherry-seasoned European oak.
For the connoisseur's shelf: anCnoc 24 Year Old, available to order from Del Mesa Liquor.