Knockando Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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... of J&B Rare fame. Indeed, other than the output that is set aside for Knockando Single Malt Whisky, all of the remainder is a part of the blend that goes to produce J&B Rare itself. The label indicates both the year of distillation and the year of bottling. In the case of my current bottle that is 1984 and 1999 respectively. 15 years is a normal maturation period for Knockando. The initial impression is of that wonderful aroma of Christmas Pudding, a rich fruitiness with a hint of nuts, particularly almonds. The...more

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Knockando Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Merry Christmas (388 words)
by - written on 21/02/02 (Very useful, 286 readings)
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Other than Islay, Speyside is probably the one other location producing the Malt Whiskies that I love. Home of the world-famous Glenlivet whiskies, not the least of which is The Glenlivet, it also produces my own personal favourite, Aberlour. Aberlour is also the region of Glenlivet that produces Knockando. The Knockando distillery is not a particularly old one. Built at the end of the 19th century, it is today a part of the giant Diageo conglomerate through the merger in 1997 of Grand Metropolitan Group and Guinness. Knockando is part of its International Distillers and Vintners division. Specifically the distillery is managed by Justerini and ... Read the complete review