Knockdhu 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Knockdhu
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £125
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Knockdhu's 12-year-old from a 1980s bottling—before the distillery rebranded as AnCnoc to avoid confusion with nearby Knockando—represents the original Speyside name and style. At 40%, this vintage offers the distillery's characteristic honey, subtle fruit, and light spice within a clean, traditional Speyside framework. A historical curiosity for collectors interested in the distillery's naming transition and its lighter, pre-rebranding era.
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Knockdhu 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Knockdhu (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Knockdhu's 12-year-old from a 1980s bottling—before the distillery rebranded as AnCnoc to avoid confusion with nearby Knockando—represents the original Speyside name and style. At 40%, this vintage offers the distillery's characteristic honey, subtle fruit, and light spice within a clean, traditional Speyside framework. A historical curiosity for collectors interested in the distillery's naming transition and its lighter, pre-rebranding era.
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