{"product_id":"knockando-15-year-1978-speyside-single-malt-scotch","title":"Knockando 15 Year 1978","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnockando 15 Year Old – 1978 Vintage, Circa 1993 Bottling, 750ml, 43% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinguished vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, Knockando 1978 represents an earlier generation of traditional Scottish whisky craftsmanship, distilled in 1978 and bottled around 1993 after approximately 15 years of oak maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced at Knockando Distillery, established in 1898 in the heart of Speyside, this historical expression reflects the distillery's longstanding reputation for elegant, approachable and gently fruity single malt whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnockando is particularly recognised for its tradition of identifying releases by their season of distillation, allowing enthusiasts to appreciate the individual character of specific vintages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1978 expression was matured in oak casks during the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, before being bottled in the early 1990s under the historic Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks association.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whisky showcases the delicate, balanced style traditionally associated with Knockando, offering aromas of honeyed malt, orchard fruit, soft vanilla and gentle floral notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, layers of sweet cereal, ripe apple, citrus, toasted nuts and subtle oak spice create a smooth and rounded character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is mellow and warming, with lingering malt sweetness, soft fruit and delicate woody notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle at 43% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this older release retains the charm of Knockando's traditional label design and period-specific presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike modern bottlings, the 1978 vintage provides a direct connection to an earlier period of production at this historic Speyside distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts vintage identification, mature age and early-1990s bottling era make it particularly interesting to collectors of older official distillery releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnockando 1978 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an appealing addition to collections of mature Speyside single malts, combining understated elegance with the historical interest of a whisky distilled nearly half a century ago.\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\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honeyed malt, green apple, orange zest, ripe pear and delicate floral notes, with hints of vanilla, toasted cereal and gentle oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and medium-bodied, with sweet malt, orchard fruit, citrus, light caramel, toasted nuts and subtle warming spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-length and mellow, with lingering honey sweetness, gentle oak, soft fruit and a touch of spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knockando","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67951509242134,"sku":null,"price":3999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/0782\/4406\/files\/knockando-1978-vintage-bottle-box.png?v=1794395031","url":"https:\/\/whiskylibraryshop.co.za\/products\/knockando-15-year-1978-speyside-single-malt-scotch","provider":"The Whisky Library Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}