An Cnoc Rascan

The An Cnoc Rascan is a Highlands single malt from the Knockdhu distillery and a 2015 addition to the range of peated anCnoc single malts, once again with a name reference a traditional peat-harvesting tool. The Rascan has been peated to 11.1 PPM (only just higher than the Rutter, which is peated to 11 PPM) and aged in American ex-bourbon barrels for "nearly a decade", according to the distillers at Knockdhu. Bottled at 46% ABV, non chill filtered and with no added colour. A limited release of 18000 bottles.

Nose: honey and orange with earthy peat smoke

Palate: peat, sweet vanilla and old leather

Finish: light and elegant with a hint of smoke at the end