Spirit of ScotlandKnockando

This Speyside single malt was distilled at Knockando and bottled at 10 years old for the Spirit of Scotland range. It is a single cask release from a refill bourbon barrel, presented at a robust 57.0% ABV.

For a novice drinker, that combination suggests a whisky where the distillery character should still show clearly, with oak influence likely to be more restrained than in a first-fill cask. The high strength may make it lively and intense, so a small splash of water can help open it up.