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Knockando 12 Year Old, 1993, 43%
Knockando

Knockando 12 Year Old, 1993, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 4
Average Score
Avg 82
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Description

Founded by John Thomson in 1896, Knockando distillery owns the sole rights to tap the Cardnach spring before it reaches the Spey. In 1904, the distillery was purchased by London gin giants, W&A Gilbey, who utilised Knockando's pale, golden coloured malt in their signature blend, J&B. Loosely translated from the Gaelic for 'little black hill', Knockando's distillery, which is simply named after the...

Overall Rating
83.3/100
Great83.3 / 100

Based on 3 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Fruits with floral notes, earthly and sharp. Hints of banana chips, honeyed barley, cereals, citrus fruits, and berries.
Palate
Dry with peppers and sweet spots. Cadbury Fingers, brown bread with butter, sultanas, honeydew melon, distinct spice, and cream toffee.
Finish
Spicy and smooth, with a slow build-up of cinnamon and black pepper. Surprisingly peppery and short, with dark chocolate in the aftertaste.

Reviews

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oatmilk owl avataroatmilk owl19 Aug
84 / 100

The dry palate gives this a clear edge, while the sweet spots and cream toffee keep it approachable. The peppery finish sounds more brisk than lingering, and that contrast appeals to me.

Nose: Fruits and floral notes, Hints of banana chips, honeyed barley, cereals, citrus fruits, and berriesPalate: Dry with peppers and sweet spots, Sultanas, honeydew melon, distinct spice, and cream toffeeFinish: Spicy and smooth, with a slow build-up of cinnamon and black pepper, Short, with dark chocolate in the aftertaste
moonlit_notebook avatarmoonlit_notebook19 May
82 / 100

At 43%, dry pepper and sweet notes offer a balanced contrast.

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cloudberry compass avatarcloudberry compass4 Feb
84 / 100

At 43% ABV, this has a measured strength on paper, while the notes point to a lively contrast between dry pepper and sweeter details such as cream toffee and honeydew melon. The finish sounds particularly pepper-forward, building through cinnamon and black pepper, though it’s also described as short. That gives the character some definition without making the finish its strongest feature. The fruit and floral notes on the nose add welcome breadth to the sharper, spiced side.

Nose: Fruits with floral notes, earthy and sharp, Hints of banana chips, honeyed barley, cereals, citrus fruits, and berriesPalate: Dry with peppers and sweet spots, Cadbury Fingers, brown bread with butter, sultanas, honeydew melon, distinct spice, and cream toffeeFinish: Spicy and smooth, with a slow build-up of cinnamon and black pepper, Surprisingly peppery and short, with dark chocolate in the aftertaste
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The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 79.44
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Cask type
American Oak & Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Malted barley; origin not specified
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Knockando vintage-and-age official bottling
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Fruits with floral notes, earthly and sharp. Hints of banana chips, honeyed barley, cereals, citrus fruits, and berries.
Palate
Dry with peppers and sweet spots. Cadbury Fingers, brown bread with butter, sultanas, honeydew melon, distinct spice, and cream toffee.
Finish
Spicy and smooth, with a slow build-up of cinnamon and black pepper. Surprisingly peppery and short, with dark chocolate in the aftertaste.
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