KNOCKDHU 18YO SINGLE CASK
Speyside Single Malt • Lightly Peated • Oloroso Cask Finish
70CL, 55.8% ABV, Single Cask, Cask Strangth, Lightly Peated, and Natural Colour
Nestled in the rugged beauty of Aberdeenshire, the Knockdhu Distillery has been crafting its signature single malts since 1894, The distillery uses pot stills with distinctive wide shoulders and flat bases, that allow for a unique extraction of oils, resulting in smooth, finely textured whiskies.
Colour: Burnt Amber
Nose: Rich, sugary arrival with hints of demerara sugar, leading to sweet vanilla and a medley of orchard fruits. Notes of dried apricots, ripe Royal Gala apples, and a comforting hint of rich barley sugar.
Palate: A bold, sweet, and sour start with alfalfa honey, subdued by lemon sherbet, evolves into spicy green chillis and gentle smokiness. Sharp lime zest spritzes appear while morish fig jam calms it down.
Finish: A wonderfully long finish starts with rich oak tannins followed by a hint of aromatic cardamom that blends beautifully with lingering smoke. Lemongrass brings a refreshing touch before dark chocolate takes the final act.
A rare expression from Knockdhu Distillery, this 18 Year Old Speyside Single Malt balances gentle peat smoke with rich Oloroso cask influence. Bottled from a single cask, it offers elegant depth, subtle complexity, and a refined smoky richness. ~ R&R
