{"product_id":"knockando-12-year-old-1993-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Knockando 12 Year Old 1993","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnockando 12 Year Old – 1993 Vintage, 750ml, 43% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, Knockando 12 Year Old was distilled in 1993 and matured for 12 years, offering a distinctive example of the distillery's traditional, delicately balanced house style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced at Knockando Distillery, established in 1898 in the heart of Scotland's Speyside region, this expression reflects the distillery's longstanding reputation for producing refined, gently fruity and approachable single malt whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnockando is particularly recognised for its tradition of identifying bottlings by their season of distillation, a practice that distinguishes its releases from many other Scotch whisky brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1993 vintage was matured in oak casks for a minimum of 12 years, developing the soft, rounded characteristics associated with classic Speyside whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose offers delicate aromas of honeyed malt, fresh orchard fruit, vanilla and subtle floral notes, complemented by gentle toasted oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, layers of sweet malt, ripe pear, green apple, light caramel and toasted nuts create a smooth, balanced drinking experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is mellow and gently warming, with lingering honey sweetness, delicate oak spice and soft fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV in a 750ml format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this older expression represents a previous generation of Knockando's vintage-dated releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts traditional label design, specific 1993 distillation vintage and mature 12-year age statement make it especially interesting to collectors of older Speyside single malts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike contemporary standard releases, this bottling offers the additional appeal of a clearly identified distillation year, connecting the whisky to a particular period in the distillery's history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnockando 12 Year Old 1993 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an attractive addition to collections of vintage Scotch whisky, combining elegant Speyside character with the historical interest of an older official distillery bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh apple, ripe pear, honeyed malt and delicate floral aromas, complemented by soft vanilla and light toasted oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and delicately fruity, with sweet cereal, honey, orchard fruits, gentle nuttiness and subtle oak spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-length, mellow and slightly dry, with lingering malt sweetness, toasted nuts and soft woody notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knockando","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67951609381142,"sku":null,"price":1799.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/knockando-1993-bottle-tube.png?v=1794395443","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/knockando-12-year-old-1993-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}