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Is Knockando a good whisky?
Smooth, light and occasionally intense, this is a collection with hidden depths. An especially delicate, fruity Speysider, no doubt why Knockando whisky reviews are consistently good.
What are the top 5 scotch whiskeys?
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- Ardbeg 10 Year Old.
- Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve.
- Oban 14 Years.
- The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years.
- Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
- Arran Robert Burns Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
- Ballantine’s Finest Blended Scotch Whisky.
Who owns Knockando distillery?
Diageo
In 1904 the distillery was purchased by W & A Gilbey, a gin producer from London, becoming part of J&B / Grand Metropolitan in the 1960s and 1970s, and is now owned by multinational firm Diageo. Knockando was the first distillery in Scotland to be built with electric lighting.
Is Johnnie Walker whiskey or Scotch?
blended Scotch whisky
Johnnie Walker is a blended Scotch whisky. Unlike bourbon, which is made in the USA from distilled corn, Johnnie Walker is made in Scotland from a blend of grain whiskies and malt whiskies, all from different distilleries—unlike single malts which come from just one distillery.
What kind of whisky does Knockando distillery make?
Knockando is a lighter Speyside Whisky, and takes the unusual step of declaring the vintage, as well as the age, of the malt on the bottle. The majority of the Malt Whisky produced at the site is used in Blended Whiskies, such as J&B, and Spey Royal. Knockando is an especially important ingredient in J&B Blended Whisky.
How old is Knockando Speyside Scotch malt whisky?
A very rare 1964 vintage Knockando. Bottled at 24 years old and in a special decanter. This was distilled before the floor maltings at the distillery were decommissioned. Click for more info
What is the difference between Knockando and Speyside?
Knockando is a lighter Speyside whisky, and takes the unusual step of declaring the vintage, as well as the age, of the malt on the bottle. The majority of the malt whisky produced at the site is used in blended whiskies, such as J&B, and Spey Royal. Knockando is an especially important ingredient in J&B blended whisky.
When was the first Knockando Single Malt released?
This is a rare bottling of 1974 vintage Knockando single malt, bottled in 1986 and released upon the world. It’s frankly impressive to have made it to the present day without being enjoyed.