Knockdhu Connoisseurs Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky 11 Year Old · 1974 Vintage

Colour

Deep, burnished amber with coppery highlights and a mahogany-tinted glow.

Nose

Sherry-dusted richness fills the nose: dried fig, raisin and date, mocha coffee, orange zest, and toasted almond entwine with warm malt and polished oak. Subtle spice—cinnamon and clove—plus a touch of leather emerge, delivering velvety, mature sweetness that hints at rare age from a 1974 cask.

Palate

Silky and poised on the palate, it opens with bright orchard fruit and citrus zest, tempered by a sherried sweetness. Creamy vanilla and almond follow, with soft spice—nutmeg and a whisper of clove—adding depth without aggression. The mouthfeel remains elegant and smooth, finishing with warm oak, subtle cocoa, and a refined fruitiness that lingers.

Finish

A long, refined finish that lingers with dried fruit, orange zest and toasted almond, tempered by warm oak. Subtle sherry notes persist, releasing cinnamon and clove spice with whispers of cocoa and honey that fade into a velvet, comforting finale.