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Knockando — Whisky distillery

Knockando

Distillery

Speyside single malt distillery founded on the River Spey in 1898. It is owned by Diageo.

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Overview Bottles13 Series Reviews2

Origin: Speyside, Scotland
Established: 1898
Part of: Diageo
Website: malts.com

Latest distillery releases

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Knockando Aberdeen University Quincentenary
Single Malt
1974 vintage1995 release20 years43.0% ABV
Knockando 1974
Single Malt
1974 vintageNAS40.0% ABV
Knockando Richly Matured
Single Malt
15 years43.0% ABV
Knockando 12-year-old
Single Malt
12 years

Other bottlings

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Spirit of Scotland Knockando
Knockando · Bottled by Jas. Gordon & Co. · Single Malt
2015 vintage2025 release10 years57.0% ABV
Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection Knockando - Cask No. 4
Knockando · Single Malt
2025 release15 years54.4% ABV
Special Releases Knockando 2011
Knockando · Single Malt
2011 release25 years43.0% ABV
The Managers' Choice Knockando
Knockando · Single Malt
1996 vintage2010 release12 years58.5% ABV

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Whiskyfun published a reviewJul 6, 2026
Signatory Vintage Cask Strength Collection Knockando - Cask No. 4
Knockando · Single Malt
2025 release15 years54.4% ABV
Very good review score, 85 out of 100
WF's Little Duos, today two indie Knockando
Whiskyfun published a reviewJul 6, 2026
Spirit of Scotland Knockando
Knockando · Single Malt
2015 vintage2025 release10 years57.0% ABV
Very good review score, 85 out of 100
WF's Little Duos, today two indie Knockando

History

1898
Operating period. Opened
John Thompson founded Knockando.
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1900
Silent period. Closed
The distillery closed 1 year after production began.
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1904
Silent period. Acquired
W&A Gilbey acquired Knockando.
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1904
Operating period. Reopened
Distilling resumed under W&A Gilbey.
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1962
Operating period. Acquired
Knockando became part of International Distillers & Vintners.
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1972
Operating period. Acquired
Knockando became part of Grand Metropolitan.
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1997
Operating period. Acquired
Knockando became part of Diageo.
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Origin

Phones Cottages, Marypark, Ballindalloch AB37 9BG, UK

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Bottled by

Signatory Vintage
Bottler
2 bottles
Jas. Gordon & Co.
Bottler
1 bottle

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