Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51.6%

Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Knockando is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Speyside shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51,6% is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured on first Fill Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, cask nr. 103 and bottled at 51,6%.

This bottling comes from Signatory Vintage, released as part of the Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection range.

The whisky was distilled in 5 November 2008 and bottled in 7 February 2025.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried raisins, toasted almonds and a rich sherry sweetness.

Palate

Toffee, dark fruit and a layer of warming spice.

Finish

Rich and sweet with a slow fade of dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51,6%
Distillery: Knockando
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 51,6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First Fill Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, cask nr. 103
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 5 November 2008
Bottled: 7 February 2025
Edition: Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. Single cask bottlings from Signatory Vintage are sold in strictly limited numbers per cask, and a PX-sherry-matured Knockando of this strength is an unusual combination that will not return.

Did you know?

Signatory Vintage was founded in 1988 and is one of Scotland's oldest independent bottlers, known for sticking to the tradition of natural colour and no chill filtration.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51,6%

What flavours can you expect from Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51,6%?

On the nose you will find dried raisins, toasted almonds and a rich sherry sweetness. The palate offers toffee, dark fruit and a layer of warming spice, while the finish brings rich and sweet with a slow fade of dark fruit.

How does the cask type affect the flavour of Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51,6%?

The cask, first Fill Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, cask nr. 103, plays a central role in shaping the character, giving Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51,6% a depth that a neutral cask simply could not provide.

How should Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51,6% be served?

Knockando 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 51,6% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, allowing the aromas to open up fully. A few drops of water can help at higher cask strength.

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