Bottled at 58.4% this 11 year Knockdhu was distilled in 2012 and bottled in 2023, filled in a hogshead barrel. As a fresh crack bottle it’s got some heat to it but lid quite refreshing the same time
Nose: purred almonds, shortbread, vanilla, chamomile tea, honey biscuits, pears, pineapple, apple skins, grain dryer, juicy green fruits, green jolly rancher
Palate: very hot upfront, floaraly and heavy spice, stewed pears, apple flesh, juicy malt, pineapple, a touch of papaya, peaches, nectarines, fresh shortbread cookies, mint tea
Finish: long, a dry orchard fruit, tobacco, a touch more mint and a dry hay
u/Whisky_Odyssey — 13 days ago