Premium Highland single malt Scotch whisky anCnoc will unveil two new expressions at next week’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes (Marine Village S2).
Rùdhan and a refreshed Black Hill Reserve are both exclusive to travel retail.
Rùdhan joins the brand’s Peaty Collection and will be available globally from mid-October. With 46% abv, it has a RRP of €64.99 per one-litre bottle.
The whisky takes its name from the peat harvesting process. The term ‘rùdhan’ [roo-an] refers to the final stage, in which the peat is stacked for several weeks to dry out ahead of burning to create the signature smokiness associated with the range.
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Rùdhan has a pale straw colour. It combines fruity aromas and woody scents with an earthy peat flavour and tastes of spices and burnt sugar.
A refreshed 2014 Black Hill Reserve will also be highlighted. The whisky is said to pay tribute to anCnoc’s Highland home, taking its name from the Knockdhu distillery, which means ‘Black Hill’ in Gaelic.
Matured in first fill American oak ex-Bourbon casks and bright gold in appearance, Black Hill Reserve is described as crisp on the nose, with notes of citrus and green apples, and tastes of ground spices and pear. It has a RRP of €49.99 per one-litre bottle.
anCnoc Brand Manager Stephanie Allison said: “anCnoc has seen a growing demand for Peaty expressions and wants Rùdhan and its original packaging, which is like nothing else on the market, to provide a real point of difference.
“Travel retail is a priority market as it provides an introduction to the brand for thousands of travellers. anCnoc therefore wants to ensure that customers are aware of its desire to create whisky using traditional methods but with a modern twist.”
