Duncan Taylor Knockando 1980, 23 Years Old, Cask 1913

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 42 by Gavin Smith and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Gavin Smith Nose Gentle. Peardrops, butterscotch, a hint of lemon. Palate Initial apples and sherbet, hard toffee. Some woody notes ultimately predominate. Finish Quite short, more toffee, oak. Comment Knockando is always a well-mannered whisky, although this expression seems a tad tired.

Dave Broom Nose Malt bin, lime and orange, passion fruit, coffee ice cream becoming hugely, almost alarmingly creamy: fudge, butter. Palate Creaminess seems to hide. Direct and nutty with a crisp centre. Pigskin leather. Dry and malty. Finish Dusty. Comment The first clotted cream finish? Amazing freshness for this age. A great cask – quick use it again!