After a remarkable career, Ogilvie has decided to retire. Not from Dramface, but his real job. By pleasant coincidence he notes that the arrival and departure of his final chapter are marked by AnCnoc’s 12 year old.

In revisiting an old favourite, Hughie puts the case forward for 40% ABV entry level offerings, as well as the dangers of applying the strategy to the rest of the range. AnCnoc 12 is in the glass.

A spicy and citrusy antithesis to heavily sherried American oak

Very enjoyable, needs more ‘wow’ factor

Raw power and more besides.

Sherry, this is bourbon. Bourbon, meet sherry