anCnoc 18 Year Old Scotch REVIEW | The Whiskey Dictionary

[@chrismcmanus313]

Love how you've been reviewing more scotches. Keep it up.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Too many people who are just reviewing bourbon all the time

[@varandpezeshkian6299]

long time ago when I watched this video I decided to purchase one of this. Today I bought anCnoc 2001 edition and I'm enjoying it. Thank you for reviewing and selecting this as one of the best whiskeys of the year. cheers...

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats so great! I have so little left in my bottle but I don't want to finish it!

[@hobbesfan4196]

I love living vicariously through your reviews Bill.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

:) im glad you enjoy it

[@onegunred]

my budget say's I like the 12's .

[@marksaliba4194]

Ancnoc is still a great value in Canada. I have an unopened bottle of the 24, just waiting for the right time to open. I've heard great things. Thanks for the review and cheers, Bill 🥃

[@axetwogrind]

Open it...stop depriving yourself. I've gone through several bottles....it's fantastic!

[@axetwogrind]

@@elijahfluw4347 Agreed....every morning when I am lucky enough to open my eyes.....it's a special occasion! I do drink a couple cheaper ones....but only because I think they are fantastic and nothing to do with the price. Kilkerran 12 is one...

[@mistermalt3234]

Great review. Interesting and informative. I think, peated Whiskies can be great with 10 or 12 years (Ardbeg 10, Lagavulin 12). Ex-Bourbon and Sherry matured i prefer 15 or 18 years (Glen Scotia 15, Glendronach 18). They often have a good balance between the cask influence and the spirit and are not too expensive. Cheers mate!

[@danzai666]

Just poured a wee dram of this thanks to you. Slange Var.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💯🌟

[@jasonwest9425]

I got this for my birthday today. It's delicious, one of my faves so far. Nice review. I like 15 years for scotch, but I've not had many 18 year ones yet.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Ooo you're lucky! It's so good

[@jasonwest9425]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary Yes I love it. Makes me want to explore their stuff more.

[@AmericanScotchDoctor]

Enjoyed the video. I haven’t got to play with enough old whiskies to be able to claim that older whiskies (over 18 years) “are” or “are not” better (obviously company policies play a huge role). But I agree, there is something about 18 year old whiskies that really gets me too... There is obviously the psychological side that gets us pumped for this whisky that was being distilled when we were in our youth... But there are softer sides that come out at 18 (where 15 and 16 were still fighting to get out of the heaviness of a fresh barrel). 12 to 16 is good, but I am on the same page as you.... I’ve never been disappointed in an 18 year scotch... maybe just less impressed or thought it was... a little over priced. Though I’m sure there are plenty of 18 year whiskies left alone. Slainte

[@mamuka1977]

I just rewatch the video to refresh my memory, never had that one, but yesterday my friend showed up with the delayed birthday gift and he had 18 year old. I was always intrigued to try it now I definitely looking forward trying it. What makes it interesting he's never whiskey drinker, I was kind of shockingly surprised , first I said thank you, and then I just asked who advise him to get that one. I will definitely stop by in that liquor store.))))

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thats awesome! Enjoy it!

[@mamuka1977]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary thank you and I appreciate your reply, I really looking forward to it it was kind of unexpected gift from non whiskey drinker)))))

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

It's an awesome gift for someone who doesn't know what they're buying

[@msmarsilio]

Great opener. Ack No. I look forward to the next review.

[@mikebennett3741]

Good review! I love the 12 and it has been a great value-though here in NH price has recently jumped from $40 to $55. Just sprung for the 24 but have yet to try. Glad to know about the 18 if I ever happen upon it. Haven’t tried the peated ones yet. Always a bit wary of the NAS thing.

[@barrygiddey9139]

Yes I agree Bill-18 yr old is fantastic

[@marcwhiskey]

I have only had 14yr old as my oldest whiskey so far so I can't speak to a sweet spot. But I have a bunch of 10-14s that are excellent. I don't spend much more than $60-75 per bottle normally. My first $100ish bottle I am eyeing is Glendronach 8 CS of all things lol.

[@mikebennett3741]

Just rewatched this. Since I wrote that last comment, I’ve tried and loved the 24. Then Irene Tan at Canterbury Liquors/WhiskyMentors turned me on to the 18. I slightly prefer the 24, but the 18 provides much better bang for the buck. Have you been to Irene’s store in CT? If not, I’d happily take you on a road trip sometime (I’m in NH). It is a great experience. Anyway…fun to have a sip tonight and revisit this review. Thanks.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I haven't been there yet but I'd really like to go someday. Maybe ill make a point to get there

[@mikebennett3741]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary The best way to do it is book a tasting appointment on the WhiskyMentors FB page.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Thanks for the tip!

[@silverlochwhiskyreviews6157]

anCnoc is a pretty decent whisky and totally worth the money as opposed to some overhyped whiskies! Their 18 yr old expression is a value buy for sure ... and the 24 yr old is even better but harder to find!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I have one near me and could pick it up. Maybe I will

[@sinemetu1040]

A local liquor store has a bottle of the Rascan, I understand ancnoc doesn’t produce this anymore. Have you ever tried it and if so would you recommend it?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I have tried it and would happily recommend anything from AnCnoc... if they don't make it anymore then I'm not sure how it's different

[@sinemetu1040]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary thank you, I think I’ll pick it up.

[@spencer-mav]

oh, the c is silent... anC-no... lol, awesome

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I'll be honest. I laughed at myself while editing

[@sowlegwhiskyreview5501]

I didn't know AnCnoc used spanish oak, that is interesting - and kinda makes me regret I didn't pick this up when I saw pretty cheap going through Germany this summer. Oh well, next time... Cheers.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

You definitely should. So good

[@SMITHFE]

My sweet spot is dictated by cask size and the activity level of said cask. However, almost no distilleries are forthcoming with age statements, let alone cask information. Unless we're talking about independent bottlers, of course.

[@cornevermeer4602]

I laughed way to hard in the beginning XD

[@foodquig]

18 year old scotch whisky is hit or miss for me. When you include the taxes, the cost is typically around or exceeding $200 CAD, or about $150 USD. Add to that the fact that I find about half of them to be not worth the money, I much prefer 12s that cost half the price or 15s that cost 2/3 the price, and rarely disappoint... It's very rare that I buy a scotch older than 18 years, but at 20 years of age there are several Canadian whiskies that begin to shine.

[@SaltyCuban]

I paid almost $140 for this. I think it’s obvious I overpaid. That said, I had never seen it in Florida so I just paid it while pinching my nose. Balancing out the purchase was what I believe was a very cheaply priced Arran 18 for $80. Haven’t opened either, and I’m tempted to take back the Ancnoc to exchange it for another Arran 18 and maybe a $60 bottle but your review intrigues me enough I might just keep it. Any suggestions ?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Tough to say. I REALLY like this bottle.

[@SaltyCuban]

@@TheWhiskeyDictionary What do you advise if you had to pick one of the following package options: 1) Ancnoc 24 & Glen Garioch 17 Ren. 2)Two Ancnoc 18’s 3)Tamdhu 18, Ledaig 18 4)Bunnahabhain 18,Ledaig 18 Btw, are the “Dictionaries” still available for purchase?

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

I've been considering reprinting them but it's costly... still trying to find a new producer. As for those choices, honestly not sure... very tough choice. Did you love the 18?

[@jannerantaruikka]

16-18 is a pretty good age, but best whisky (so far) i've tasted was Laphroaig 28y🤤. But yeah 16-18 is best age/cost ratio in my opinion 🤔

[@PhatTrumpet2]

Were you able to grab this stateside for $100??? I thought it didn't exist outside of the UK! (I got my bottle in Scotland for ~70GBP.)

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Yup! Got it in Massachusetts, however I will say the place i went is known for rare stuff

[@TheReal_DeanD]

I just found this for $125 so I’ll be getting it as 18 year old Scotch pricing is getting out of hand. For me the sweet spot for age is 12-15 years.

[@evenflowcss]

It's obviously pronounced "Ancock." 😂 HAHAHA Cheers!

[@acelee632]

just got this for $45!

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

No way

[@acelee632]

You don’t wanna know what I paid for the 24Y in Japan XD

[@Eunegin23]

Good value for a good whisky. Just got another one yesterday for 79 Euros. Just one thing: An Cnoc in English isn't pronounced as they say on their bottle "A Nok". It's pronounced "An Krok", you could say "An Knok" (borderline) but never "A Nok". Why? It's gaelic. They should have explained it on the bottle when the already bother to tell you how to pronounce it properly. It's not the fault of the consumer. How should you know as a non-gaelic speaker? However this isn't the language police, just fyi.

[@lovemetal2467]

Yeah. I bought a bottle of this stuff to try Glenfiddich and a single malt, I couldn't stand it. It's too sweet, has too much caramel and honey in it, and it's lacking the peet/smokey flavor of all the other Scotch Whiskey's like Johnnie Walker and Buchanan's which are two other huge Scottish Whiskey Names. I couldn't find anything that Glenfiddich mixed well with either.