Single Malt Scotch whisky anCnoc reports that its Black Hill Reserve from the brand’s travel retail collection has been awarded a Silver prize at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2016.

Launched in 2014 Black Hill Reserve – named after the Knockdhu Distillery which means Black Hill in Gaelic – pays tribute to anCnoc’s Highland home.

Matured in first fill American oak ex-bourbon casks and ‘bright gold’ in appearance, Black Hill Reserve is said to be crisp on the nose with notes of citrus and green apples along with a full bodied taste of ground spices and pear drops.
The International Wine & Spirit Competition, now in its 47th year, received entries from over 90 countries
in 2016, which were judged by over 400 global experts judging products for seven months of the year.

 
Stephanie Allison, Brand Manager for anCnoc says: “At anCnoc, we pride ourselves on creating award winning whiskies to be celebrated the world over. Black Hill Reserve winning Silver at such a prestigious ceremony is testament to our distillery team’s hard work and passion. The coveted win couldn’t have been more timely as it comes ahead of some exciting news for the expression, with all being revealed at TFWA Cannes this year.”