AnCnoc 12 Year Old (1990s Edition)
70cl / 40%
£49.00
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: Speyside
- Chilfiltered: No
- Coloring: Yes
Tasting Notes
Green apples, Grass, Lavender
Lemon, Chocolate, Malty
Short Finish, Vanilla
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The asset's value is driven by market history and branding, representing the era prior to the distillery’s re-branding from Knockdhu to AnCnoc.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
| Distillery / Bottler / Country & Region | Knockdhu Distillery / Scottish Highland (Knockdhu) |
| Category | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | 12 Years Old / Bottled 1990s |
| ABV & Size(s) | Not stated in the text. |
| Cask / Treatment | Not stated in the text. |
| Natural Colour | Not stated in the text. |
| Non-Chill-Filtered | Not stated in the text. |
| Cask Strength | No |
| Bottle count / Outturn | Not stated in the text. |
| Intended channel | Not stated in the text. |
| Packaging | Original Knockdhu label. |
| Notes on discrepancies | Value is driven by the historical label designation (Nomenclature Transition Premium). |
Historical Context
The core of this asset’s collectible value lies in its historical nomenclature. The distillery, originally named Knockdhu, underwent a re-branding process to adopt the name AnCnoc. This decision was implemented specifically to resolve long-standing market confusion between the Knockdhu expression and the Knockando brand, which share phonetically similar names.
This re-branding event has inadvertently created a premium known as the Nomenclature Scarcity Effect (NTP). The price differential observed in the secondary market between bottlings labeled as ‘Knockdhu’ and those labeled ‘AnCnoc’ is demonstrably significant. The vintage label serves as a definitive cut-off point for collectors seeking verifiable pre-transition authenticity. Since the inventory of bottles bearing the original Knockdhu name cannot be replenished, the nomenclature itself functions as a constrained, non-renewable asset driver.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
The 1990s AnCnoc 12 Year Old is Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The prominence of strong tropical fruit esters, often described as notes of pineapple and mango, suggests specific production methodologies that were commonplace in the late 1980s and early 1990s distillation period. The survival of high concentrations of these volatile tropical esters after 12 years of maturation is chemically significant. This authenticates the 1990s liquid as genuinely distinct from current production, creating a premium driven by flavor nostalgia.
Documented variants
The technical data provided in the general text does not list specific verifiable ABV, sizes, or market variances for this bottling.
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
| Not stated | Not stated | Global | Knockdhu original label | High (NTP) |
Packaging & authenticity checklist
The bottle must bear the original Knockdhu label to secure the Nomenclature Transition Premium. The aesthetic value is intrinsically tied to the verifiable pre-transition authenticity. The primary authentication challenge is verifying that the label is the original vintage label. The integrity of the closure and fill level (High Shoulder minimum) is necessary to mitigate ullage risk.
Regulatory/terminology notes
The value is linked to the historical Nomenclature Transition Premium (NTP), resulting from the shift from the Knockdhu name to AnCnoc. The whisky is a classic Highland single malt.
Liquid Profile (from verifiable notes)
Nose: Prominent signature notes of tropical fruit (pineapple and mango) and clean malted barley.
Palate: Oily texture. Strong presence of tropical fruit esters.
Finish: Not stated in the text.
With water: Not stated in the text.
Pricing & Market Dynamics (GBP)
The investment profile of the AnCnoc 12 Year Old (1990s) is characterized by low volatility and high stability.
Original RRP (GBP): Not stated in the text.
Current UK retail range (GBP, incl. VAT): Not stated in the text.
Recent UK/EU auction range (GBP, hammer): Not stated in the text.
Pricing stratification: Appreciation rate is slower than Ghost Distillery releases but consistent and reliable.
Liquidity & sourcing note: Robust liquidity in the secondary market due to broad demand base.
Distillery/Bottler Snapshot
The distillery, originally Knockdhu, is a classic Highland single malt producer. The 1990s liquid is known for its approachable profile and verifiable vintage pedigree, serving as a reliable foundational investment asset.
Sourcing
Target formats/eras: Focus on bottles bearing the original Knockdhu name.
Red flags to avoid: Bottlings labelled as 'AnCnoc' or bottles with compromised label integrity.
Condition thresholds: Label integrity is critical; High Shoulder fill level minimum.
Margin/velocity expectations: Robust and reliable secondary market demand.
