Knockando 12 Year Old

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The 12 Year Old from Knockando in Speyside, a key malt behind J&B. Light bourbon-cask character layered with dried fruit, vanilla and gentle spice — elegant and refined.

Details

Brand	Knockando
Distillery	Knockando
Origin	Scotland / Speyside
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	43%
Cask	Bourbon casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Sweet brioche, milk chocolate and sultanas.
Palate: Light-bodied, with vanilla, banana and dried fruit sweetness and a touch of cinnamon.
Finish: Clean, with a faint trace of black pepper and oak.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
Highball
With water

Neat or with a splash of water shows off its delicate aromas. It's light enough to hold together well in a highball, too.

Food pairing

Brioche or banana bread. Also prosciutto or white-fish carpaccio.

Background & production

Made at the distillery in the village of Knockando in Speyside; the name comes from the Gaelic for 'little black hill'. It was founded in 1898 by John Tytler Thomson and designed by architect Charles Doig. Gin producers W&A Gilbey bought it in 1903.

After a 1962 merger the licence passed to Justerini & Brooks, and the distillery remains closely tied to the J&B blend. It is now owned by Diageo.

The 12 Year Old is a light bourbon-cask bottling at 43% ABV.