Nose: Peaty smoke, underlined by notes of orange peel, tangy fruit and a hint of ember. A hint of vanilla sweetness and some freshly sawn oak spices.
Mouth: Peaty with a stronger toasted note, some pepper, light balsamic acidity, sweet spices. Cedar and leather with nice complexity thanks to the sherry casks.
Finish: Harmonious. The sherry influence is clearly present, as are the sweet spices.
Inspired by the spectacularly rugged coastline where the distillery is located on the Isle of Skye, the heavily peated grains used to produce the whisky give it balance, strength and sophistication to enhance the whisky's floral and fragrant character. Cnoc Na Moine is aged in Bourbon, American Oak, Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez casks. The sherry casks in this new version give it a sweeter, richer flavor and a darker color. The name Cnoc Na Moine translates as 'Peat Hill' and is geographically located in Knoydart, visible across the Sound of Sleat from the distillery.
Nose: Hazelnut and smoke, accompanied by malty sweetness and ripe fruit. Then come apricots in syrup, ripe pear, malted vanilla reminiscent of cracked barley, crème brûlée and sweet honey. The smoky peat note is discreet but nevertheless quite present. This evokes shoe polish and leather and earth.
Mouth: Soft and mellow, comes the heavily roasted malt reminiscent of smoked muesli with fruit and honey. Then come smoked apricot jam, crushed barley, peat, burnt heather, citrus and redcurrant. With a drop of water, its smoke and elegant minerality become stronger, offering a magnificent counterbalance to its sweetness.
Finish: Sweet with earthy flavors, followed by a smoky, spicy and herbal note.
Nose: Rich, sweet aromas with notes of vanilla, caramel, berries and fresh herbs. Mouth: Toasty oak, fruit and great sweetness. Finish: Smooth, with hints of oak.
Nose: Peaty smoke, underlined by notes of orange peel, tangy fruit and a hint of ember. A hint of vanilla sweetness and some freshly sawn oak spices.
Mouth: Peaty with a stronger toasted note, some pepper, light balsamic acidity, sweet spices. Cedar and leather with nice complexity thanks to the sherry casks.
Finish: Harmonious. The sherry influence is clearly present, as are the sweet spices.