Knockando 1990 - b. 2003 - 1 Litre

Knockando 1990 (Bottled 2003) Pure Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML – Tasting Notes

Nose: Soft, inviting, and delightfully aromatic.
Palate: Well-balanced with a rich, full flavor profile.
Finish: Long, graceful, and refined.

Distillery Information

Knockando Distillery was established in 1898 by John Thomson under the name Knockando-Glenlivet Distillery Company. The charming cluster of traditional buildings—with its distinctive pagoda roof—sits in the village of Knockando, overlooking the River Spey. The distillery’s name comes from the Scottish Gaelic “cnoc an dhu,” meaning “little black hill.”

Historically, Knockando has been prized as an exceptional blending whisky, spending much of its production life as a key component in J&B blends. The spirit is matured predominantly in ex-American whiskey barrels, particularly those from Maker’s Mark and Jack Daniel’s. Production capacity is modest at around 1.29 million litres annually, with only about 8% set aside for single malt bottlings—these casks mature in the distillery’s five onsite warehouses. The remainder is sent to Diageo’s central storage facilities.

In 1904, the distillery was purchased by gin producers W. & A. Gilbey for £3,500. They oversaw operations until 1962, when a merger with United Wine Traders created International Distillers & Vintners. Among the companies within the group was Justerini & Brooks, cementing Knockando’s long-standing connection with the J&B blend.