Knockando 1978 Bot 1993

Knockando 25 Year Old Special Releases bottled 2011

Nose: Upon viewing the deep sherried colour of this dram, one can be forgiven for thinking this is going to be a straight down the line sherry fest, however it's far from it. Caramel courgettes, salted figs, toffeed leather, sweet wasabi, floral celery, and even lamb and tzatziki are all elements of this very complex nose. There's a small hint of...

Score 85/100

Knockando 1995 12 Year Old

Knockando Distillery was built in 1898, and is named after the village in which it stands. The name derives from Scottish Gaelic Cnoc an Dhu, meaning "Little Black Hill". I do enjoy finding out a bit about the distilleries and like that they each have some quirky fact that makes them unique. In the case of Knockando it is that they were...

Score 82/100

Knockando 1997 12 Year Old

A pleasant dram. Not a favourite, but would not say no to it. A good companion for the end of a stressful day. Nose: Strong kick of alcohol on the first sip, almost medicinal. Calms very quickly and releases more fragrant aromas. Manuka honey, hay and freshly dug soil. All cut through with autumn fruits. Body: Smooth and full. Palate: Very oaky,...

Score 73/100

Knockando 1995 12 Year Old

The Knockando Distillery is located in a village of the same name. She was founded in 1899 during the whisky boom, just months before the Pattison Crash. She got electricity in 1905 as well as a connection to the Great North of Scotland Railway. Let me try the entry level malt, their 12 Year Old, in this case distilled in 1995. In France, this...

Score 77/100