1976 knockando bottled 1989 pure single malt Tomintoul

1976 knockando bottled 1989 pure single malt TomintoulKnockando have been releasing their bottles with vintages for years, with this 1976 being bottled in 1989. Nose: Linseed oil, wood smoke, sap, ham. As if there was a little peat. Mouth: Rather powerful, nutty, herbal, liquoricy. Very good body. Finish: long, liquoricy. Good oakiness

and light herbal notes

Although consumed throughout France

Comments: These 60s Juras really had something quite special and unique going on

honeydew… Then cough drops and pepper

the most approachable beginner’s single malt on the market which can be enjoyed pouring straight from the bottle with no messing about with adding water or waiting for the alcohol heat to calm down

star anise

Perhaps a little wood ash

so I can see how Wood’s will have that similar profile

but nicely toasted

with some cinchona

near Saint Preuil

and other base distilled spirits