Whisky Forum - anCnoc Peter Arkle 2nd Release

William · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:27 pm Post subject: anCnoc Peter Arkle 2nd Release

anCnoc has unveiled the second in the series of Limited Edition releases from its collaboration with internationally renowned Scottish illustrator, Peter Arkle.

The partnership launched in April this year, and has seen Arkle develop an exclusive range of limited edition designs for anCnoc; each based on a unique aspect of Knockdhu Distillery, home of the single malt in Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

This 2nd edition was matured in American and Spanish oak sherry barrels, it is a refreshingly light dram, which is reflected in its soft colour and amber highlights. Spicy vanilla and rich coffee aromas are followed by fresh lemons, cooked green apples and just a hint a coconut, allowing for a sweet, warm and spicy taste.

Non chill-filtered, natural colour and bottled at 46% ABV RRP Â£49.99

More info here and a excellent video showing the process Peter Arkle uses to create his designs and it gives you a good look at the Knockdhu distillery. The video is 16 minutes long so you may want to pour yourself a dram while you sit back and watch it. You wil find it here:

www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/ancnocpeterarkle2ndrelease.htm
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Archer · Master Of Malts Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 1519

I bought a couple of bottles of the 1st Peter Arkle, kept one and drunk one and it was very good indeed.

William do you know how limited this 2nd release is, the 1st was 6000 bottles so i am guessing it will be the same.

William · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:27 pm Post subject:

Archer it doesnt mention bottle numbers in the info i received but i would assume it will be around the same as the first release. I have asked about the numbers and will let you know when i hear back from anCnoc.

Incidentally the 1st edition Peter Arkle was very good and different as it was the first anCnoc release which was 100% matured in Spanish sherry casks. Not sure how much of this 2nd release came from sherry casks.
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Quaich1 · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:14 pm Post subject:

The only one available from this distilley sold in Ontario is ANCNOC 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY. How does it compare to the Peter Arkle one?
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William · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:47 pm Post subject:

Drover · Master Of Malts Joined: 06 Jul 2009 Posts: 270

The anCnoc 12 is a bit of a regular of mine, totally agree it is a lght easy to drink anytime whisky.

Bookie · Master Of Malts Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 945

The spicier anCnoc 16 is also very good and worth a look

jcarrick · Master Of Malts Joined: 18 Apr 2011 Posts: 948

I do like the anCnoc 12 and 16. I hadnt heard of the Peter Arkle series before reading this post, i guess that is because it was only available in Royal Mile Whiskies. Any idea of the ages of the whisky that is in these, they are not full of young whisky are they. For me young whisky can be interesting when it is a big smoky/peaty dram but not so good for a burbon or sherry cask matured whisky.

DavidUK · Double Malt Member Joined: 20 Mar 2010 Posts: 174

The 16yo is excellent.

Whilst at the distillery in March I tasted the new 35yo and it was sensational. Shame it's over Â£200