Knockando 12 Years
Knockando 12 is considered the classic entry-level single malt, representative of Speyside, with a fruity, nutty flavour profile. As part of the Classic Malts Selection, it becomes even more interesting when viewed in the context of the full lineup. Knockando mainly produces malts for blends. Nevertheless there are some own bottlings which are traded under the name of the distillery Knockando (Gaelic for: Little Black Hill).
The panel
Mean 66.0 · spread 2
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- Knockando
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 12 years
- Strength
- 43% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
As we would expect from a Speysider: nutty and fruity. We think of apple, pear and honey. A floral scent rounds off the bright, light fragrance.
Palate
Tastes like cinema. A very cereal aroma inevitably makes us think of popcorn and canned corn. Some vanilla and oak sneak up behind. This scotch is very delicate.
Finish
In the medium-long finish, the single malt becomes a tad bitter, but remains nutty and malty.
Verdicts
Marcel
Light and delicate like a mild summer evening, but a bit too tame for true whisky adventurers. A nice dram for beginners, scoring points with its fruity and nutty character – but those seeking more depth will likely be disappointed.
Sascha
A solid Speyside malt with balanced fruitiness and subtle vanilla notes, though it lacks a distinctive character and greater complexity. For the affordable price, the Knockando 12 Year offers a decent balance but remains somewhat one-dimensional overall.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Knockando as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £109 across 44 lots · 2024-08