Whisky Review No 33 anCnoc.12 &18 comparison ...The Pleasure is in the Sharing...

ancnoc 12 & 18 comparison
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[@triplecap4307]

Most people don't know about the Inver House stable, but they are 5 kick ass distilleries. Even Speyburn is better than most snobs give it credit for. Nice review Alan.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Cheers buddy I have been drinking old Pulteney for years just coming across the others...you are correct they have some great distilleries...cheers again buddy...

[@mozilla2576]

I really love the InverHouse brands. Very good whiskies and lot's of options for flavors and ages.

[@thewhiskybowman]

Good review Alan. I've had a few bottles of the 12, and I have a bottle of the 22, but haven't tried the 18. Like you I've been wondering how long it's going to be before they hike the prices of anCnoc as well. Hopefully not, but I fear it is pretty much inevitable.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Here is hoping ...god i hope not,,,cheers again for watching my friend...i hope your enjoying them....

[@perlofski]

i had the 18 year old in the pub and a trip to Edinburgh 2 weeks ago and it was very good indeed! i have the 12, 18 and 21 at home now ;-)

[@jaychung6622]

Nice timely reviews Alan! I’ve not tried any AnCnoc yet but may grab a 12 & crack it open right away (to see if I need to stash a few 😂). I really hope Inverhouse is forced to rethink their ultra premium prices on the higher aged Old Pulteney & the direction they’ve taken balblair in as well.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

cheers Jay if its the same money over there then its a no brainer buddy....don`t get the sudden pricing policy pal...only time will tell....thanks again for watching my friend....

[@gazebo2012]

Jay Chung i won't spend £50 more for the old pulteney 18 over the 17. Sorry old pulteney it's been great but I'll be moving on to other things.

[@robklompstra2976]

I’ve only tried the 12 year old. There has been some superb deals on some older versions within the past 1/2 year though on 22 and 24 year olds for just under or right around the $200.00 mark. Not sure why I never went for them?? I only own a Peter Arkle bottling. You’re making me want to go out and buy a bottle though Alan 😉.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

if you can get them for the money they are here its a no brainer Rob...cheers again buddy

[@firstfill5072]

I couldn’t get friendly with the 12. I couldn’t get anything positive . Out of all the distilleries they own, I believe Speyburn is the gem. For value, flavour, complexity, the Speyburn 12 is a must.

[@WhiskyMystery]

Maybe we should all put reviews out saying how bad they are :-) Great review. Would you say you would prefer the 12 to the 18 if they were both 46%? The 12 is 43% in the US and around $45.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

That's a great question Phil,I'm very jealous of the extra abv to the state and the 750 bottles...I would love this at 46% abv and if it was about £50 compared to the £74 then yes I would have the 12.. cheers Phil....

[@RobinSidwellKoaDobro]

I was recently given a bottle of the 12 and was fairly dubious, seeing as it's bottled at 40%. I agree with everything you said though; it's wonderfully complex, especially for the price. As well as the fruit, I also get aniseed from it. Great review - you've reminded me that I need to pick up another bottle.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

how good would it be at 46% Robin?

[@RobinSidwellKoaDobro]

@@thewhiskyfriend Yes, 46% would be awesome. There's a 2002 vintage Ancnoc that you can get for around £60 that's 46% (bottled in 2017). I've had my eye on it for a while but haven't got around to buying it yet. I'll probably pick it up sooner rather than later though, seeing as how they've hiked the price of Balblair / Pultney!

[@Mose2305]

Nicely done Alan, the anCnoc 12 & 18 sound like really good value for money, might have to give the anCnoc 12 a try since it is only $50 US. Looks like you and Andy from foodquig got along quite famously with Whisky Wednesday, what a gathering of KZbin reviewers and friends. Cheers to the best drams!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

it was great Mose me and Andy were on the whisky till the wee hours of the morning and Ardbeg supernova CR came into play...i think he is having a great time...cheers again buddy

[@Mose2305]

@@thewhiskyfriend I must say the Ardbeg Supernova was probably the best dram of the night, there some who are speculating that for 2020 there will be another Supernova release. Cheers to great friends, drams, and reviews!

[@MultiHaggismuncher]

Great whisky and a great tour to do if your ever up that way. The staff up there really are brilliant. 5 tastings at the end of the tour ( and its free).👍

[@thewhiskyfriend]

where do i sign for that tour my friend......awesome...i really enjoyed these...thanks again for watching....

[@MultiHaggismuncher]

Theres actually a no obligatory donation you can make to one of two local charities that the distillery selects every year. That's what they do instead of a charge. It's a really nice way of doing things.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

@@MultiHaggismuncher that`s fantastic....

[@Ebbhead2424]

MultiHaggismuncher Been there my friends! As Matthew says, it is highly recommended. Beautiful place. I was there alone and got a personal tour. Donated to the charity and bought the 24y for 100 pounds. It may have increased to £115 now. Get it before too late!

[@menstuffonly7331]

Hello sir! This is the first time I stumbled upon one of your reviews and it was great👍 I’ve been talking about how stunning the AnCnoc 24 yo is for 6 months now but people don’t listen... if you get the chance try it👌 Cheers mate🥃

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Cheers buddy I will look out for it and will defo try it if I come across it my friend...hope you continue to enjoy my content...

[@gazebo2012]

Great stuff Alan. I nearly bought the 12 a couple of months ago but I passed the 40% abv put me off a little but if it's going to be changed I might pick up a bottle.

[@Ebbhead2424]

Great review! Alan. I love this distillery. Let's hope Inver House keep this as it is. Cool to see u with Phil and Quig!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

cool Rolf....think im out of the wedding.....yippee c u in May....

[@Ebbhead2424]

the whisky friend Awesome!

[@WhiskeyStraightAl]

Some more to look after for. Cheers Alan.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

there is soooo much whisky Al.....cheers buddy...

[@PrestigeLiquidsWW]

Excellent review Alan. Have you tried any of their NAS whiskies?

[@paulgibbs3624]

Solid review Alan, not tried many myself. The 12 is a no brainer as you said.

[@markslinger4599]

Good job Alan

[@markslinger4599]

Funny I bought 2 more bottles only last night

[@thewhiskyfriend]

@@markslinger4599 i hope your still watching my friend...lol

[@markslinger4599]

064 should be mine pal - LOL

[@markslinger4599]

The 12 has been a favourite of mine for about 6 months, it took a couple of drams to open up.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

@@markslinger4599 too late buddy..get 164

[@Sidmacher]

Adore the 18 and bought a 12 off the back of that which is as yet unopened. Tempted to buy another of each in case IH wade in with changes. 🙄😒

[@thewhiskyfriend]

cheers Sid lets just enjoy them whilst we can my friend...

[@foodquig]

I found the 12 to be somewhat disappointing.. I will be on the hunt for the 18.

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Shame about the 12 quig...for me at £31 it is great for the money and the same with the 18...loved them both my friend....hope you are well buddy...

[@tsvetozarlazarov4134]

Thank you for the great review and comparison. I do not like the 18 that much but the 12 is indeed a great value for the money. Do you plan a review of that beautiful Glencadam 15 behind you? I am also Interested to hear your thoughts on their 10 yo

[@thewhiskyfriend]

cheers buddy....