Knockdhu Limited Edition Cask Strength Whisky 21 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with mahogany depth and a warm coppery glow, hinting at 21 years in sherry casks.

Nose

Sherry-driven richness unfurls on the nose: dark prune and fig mingle with orange zest and cocoa, while toasted oak and toffee lend warmth. A whisper of leather, espresso, and toasted almond adds depth, with a bright malt sweetness carrying through the finish—resolute, cask-strength maturity.

Palate

Opulent and velvety, the palate reveals deep sherry sweetness—figs, raisins and dark chocolate entwined with dates and honey. Rich oak spices emerge: vanilla, clove, cinnamon, and a whisper of espresso. Full-bodied at cask strength, it coats the mouth with warming tannins, finishing long with dried fruit, cocoa and a refined tobacco note.

Finish

Long, opulent finish with pronounced sherry influence: dark chocolate, dried fig and raisin mingle with toasted oak and spice. A velvety warmth lingers, gently fading to coffee-kissed fruit and a refined, lingering ember.