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Knockando

Speyside, Scotland · 1898'den beri

Knockando Distillery was established in 1898 along the banks of the River Spey in the heart of Speyside, Scotland. Its name derives from the Gaelic 'Cnoc-an-dhu', meaning 'little black hillock', a nod to the rugged yet intimate landscape that shapes its character. One of the distillery's most distinctive traditions is the practice of printing both the harvest year and the bottling year on every bottle — a rare and thoughtful gesture that highlights the importance of maturation and the passage of time. Known for producing light, elegant single malts, Knockando is characterised by notes of green apple, wildflowers, gentle cereal sweetness, and a clean, lingering finish. The distillery typically offers expressions aged between 12 and 21 years, each reflecting the refined and understated style of Speyside. Now part of the Diageo portfolio, Knockando also contributes to the J&B blend, yet its standalone single malt range maintains a quiet but confident identity of its own. For those who appreciate subtlety and restraint over bold statement, Knockando represents one of Speyside's most enduring and quietly admired voices.