Knockando Pure Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

Rich amber-gold with warm copper tones and a mahogany glow, hinting at aged sherry maturation.

Nose

An inviting nose of ripe orchard fruit, honeyed with a gentle sherry glow. Dried figs, raisins and almonds mingle with warm toffee, vanilla and orange zest. Subtle cocoa and spice—cinnamon and clove—linger, while polished oak lends a refined, softly luxurious aroma.

Palate

Silky and full-bodied, this Knockando 1978 15-year-old unfolds with dark fruit compote—prune, fig, and raisin—brightened by orange zest and toasted almond. Rich vanilla and cocoa mingle with polished oak, while a poised spice threads through. The sherry maturation lingers long, leaving a warm, elegant finish with a resinous, caramel-kissed glow.

Finish

Long and elegant, the finish unfurls with dark fruit compote, raisin and fig, ebbing into cocoa, toasted almonds and a whisper of spice. Sherry sweetness lingers, cloaking the palate in velvety oak and a refined, mouth-coating warmth.