Knockando Aged 15 Years Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Knockando Aged 15 Years Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml           ABV: 43%           Age: 15 Years Old           Country: Scotland
This distillery was founded by the Knockando-Glenlivet Distillery Company in 1898 and opened it’s doors in 1900 but was then closed only two years later. It then reopened in 1904. Knockando is Gaelic for ‘little black hill’ and this distillery was the first in Speyside to use electricity for lighting. The distillery also had its own Railway station on the line that ran east from Grantown-on-spey. Knockando is currently owned by Diageo which was purchased in 1997 when Grand Met merged with Guinness. The distilleries source of water comes from Cardnach Spring and the distillery produces 1,300,000 litres of whisky annually. Only about 13,000 litres is used to make single malt the rest being used in blended varieties. Knockando distillery is situated in Aberlour a small town in Banffshire, 27 kilometres west of Keith.
Matured in a combination of Sherry and bourbon casks this 1999 vintage 15 year old expression from the Knockando distillery in Speyside is “Richly Matured”.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Nutty, malt, dried fruits and vanilla.
Taste: Pepper, clove and allspice. Raisins and orange with bitter chocolate.
Finish: Citrus peel, cocoa and leather. Rather lengthy.