Knockando
12 Years Old
- 43
- 12 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Knockando Distillery, situated in the heart of the Speyside whisky region, was established in 1898 by John Thomson. Named after the village in which it stands, the name 'Knockando' is derived from the Gaelic 'Cnoc-an-dhu', meaning 'little black hill'. The distillery's construction coincided with a period of rapid growth in the whisky industry, but it soon faced challenges due to an economic downturn and a decline in whisky demand. Despite...
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Knockando Distillery, situated in the heart of the Speyside whisky region, was established in 1898 by John Thomson. Named after the village in which it stands, the name 'Knockando' is derived from the Gaelic 'Cnoc-an-dhu', meaning 'little black hill'. The distillery's construction coincided with a period of rapid growth in the whisky industry, but it soon faced challenges due to an economic downturn and a decline in whisky demand.
Despite these early hurdles, Knockando managed to survive and thrive. In 1904, the distillery was acquired by W&A Gilbey, a London-based wine and spirits company, which later became part of the multinational drinks giant Diageo. This acquisition brought stability and investment, allowing Knockando to modernise its operations while maintaining traditional production methods.
Knockando 12 Years Old is an especially delicate, fruity and subtle Speyside. Smooth but complex layers of flowery, nutty and slightly smoky notes.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Pale amber.
Body - A light body and mouthfeel, as might be expected.
Nose - Fruity-floral at first - flowering currant, a hint of blackcurrant, with some ash or char in the background (scorched brown toast) and after a while a trace of damp linen. Water brings up cereal notes, principally maize, and some meaty aromas. The development is towards scorched paper - fragile and no off-notes.
Palate - Light mouthfeel, pleasantly sweet, central palate, drying lightly, with a trace of acidity.
Finish - Relatively short. Clean and easy to drink.
Despite these early hurdles, Knockando managed to survive and thrive. In 1904, the distillery was acquired by W&A Gilbey, a London-based wine and spirits company, which later became part of the multinational drinks giant Diageo. This acquisition brought stability and investment, allowing Knockando to modernise its operations while maintaining traditional production methods.
Knockando 12 Years Old is an especially delicate, fruity and subtle Speyside. Smooth but complex layers of flowery, nutty and slightly smoky notes.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Pale amber.
Body - A light body and mouthfeel, as might be expected.
Nose - Fruity-floral at first - flowering currant, a hint of blackcurrant, with some ash or char in the background (scorched brown toast) and after a while a trace of damp linen. Water brings up cereal notes, principally maize, and some meaty aromas. The development is towards scorched paper - fragile and no off-notes.
Palate - Light mouthfeel, pleasantly sweet, central palate, drying lightly, with a trace of acidity.
Finish - Relatively short. Clean and easy to drink.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig