Knockdhu Autumn Fruits Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Cooper’s Choice (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 59.5%           Age: No Age Statement           Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): 9476
Date of Distilling: N/A
Date of Bottling: 2020
Matured In: a single American Oak ex Bourbon Cask Finished in an ex Madiera Wine Cask
Un-Chillfiltered

The Coopers Choice range of single cask whiskies from Scotland’s finest distilleries is our homage to these fine craftsmen and their important role in the Scotch Whisky industry. Owned by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company which was founded in 1992 by Brian Cook who was the export manager for the Auchentoshan and Bowmore Distilleries. Brian’s aim was to produce a range of malt whiskies from his country’s finest distilleries and make them available to independent wine and spirit importers throughout the world.  Now the Vintage Malt Whisky Company is certainly a family-run business with Andrew Crook (Brian’s Son) taking on the mantle as Managing Director. The comoany has now exported over 5 million bottles worldwide.

The Knockdhu Distillery sits in Knock, Aberdeenshire, with this specific location selected to take advantage of the many springs of crystal clear Scottish water. Construction began in 1893, and completed in 1894 where production began in October of that year. The distillery still utilises two tradition pot stills, with the warehouses retaining the traditional earthen floors. It has changed hands several times over the years, however, was purchased by Inverhouse Distillers in 1983, the current owners of the distillery. This whisky used to be called Knockdhu after the distillery where it was produced; but the trading name was changed in 1994 to anCnoc, to avoid confusion with Knockando. anCnoc means ‘the hill’ in Gaelic.

Distilled at the Knockdhu Distillery and initially matured in an American oak ex-bourbon barrel for most of its life. This single malt was then given a finish in an ex Madeira Wine Cask. Bottled in 2020 at 59.5% cask strength. Only 342 bottles were made available for worldwide distribution.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Big bold orchard fruits and summer berries with some toffee sweetness and all spice.

Palate: Fruit pastilles, cranberry caramels, summer pudding and peppery spice.

Finish: Long, with Millionaire shortbread and bursting with fruity notes.