Knockdhu 2006 Aged 11 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Cadenhead’s (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 54.7%           Age: 11 Years Old           Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): N/A
Date of Distilling: 2006
Date of Bottling: 2018
Matured In: three ex Bourbon Hogsheads
Un-Chillfiltered

Scotch Whisky is known the world-over by the Brand names of large blending companies. These blends are the mixture of the products of various distilleries which were originally independent family owned units. Until the middle of the 20th century there were many small firms that bottled and sold the pure product of the local distilleries. Since Victorian times the firm of William Cadenhead has provided this service.However a diminution of public interest caused the small bottling companies to close down. Only a small handful of distilleries still remain in the ownership of their founding families and even fewer of the bottling companies remain active, William Cadenhead is one of the notable survivors.

The Knockdhu Distillery sits in Knock, Aberdeenshire, with this specific location selected to take advantage of the many springs of crystal clear Scottish water. Construction began in 1893, and completed in 1894 where production began in October of that year. The distillery still utilises two tradition pot stills, with the warehouses retaining the traditional earthen floors. It has changed hands several times over the years, however, was purchased by Inverhouse Distillers in 1983, the current owners of the distillery. This whisky used to be called Knockdhu after the distillery where it was produced; but the trading name was changed in 1994 to anCnoc, to avoid confusion with Knockando. anCnoc means ‘the hill’ in Gaelic.

This independent bottle by Cadenhead’s has been matured in three ex Bourbon Hogsheads for 11 years and bottled at 54.7% abv with no chillfiltration. It was distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2018. Only 792 bottles were produced of this very tasty whisky.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Grassy, light and fresh, red berries, clean earthy mineral note.

Palate: Green chilli, earthy with almond cookies, vanilla and dark chocolate.

Finish: Medium to long with orchard fruits, cardamon spice and grassy notes. A moreish whisky indeed.