Knockando 1967-1980Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling 75cl 43% (75 Proof). Distilled in 1967 and bottled in 1980 this is one of the earlier vintage stated releases from Knockando. So often overlooked due to the relative mundanity of the more recent offerings, these older examples still offer fantastic value for anyone interested in tasting old style bottlings. These older releases were a far cry from their modern counterparts, dry, mineral driven

Distillery Benriach

when it was considerably pricier than the likes of Port Ellen 1st Release and Talisker 1975

Distillery Inchmurrin

Tun 1401 Batch 5

who had started work at the distillery in 1966

Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl / 46%

It is believed that these bottlings were bottled in the late 1980's or early 1990's in Dumbarton

this is pretty grand and tasty stuff

caramelised treacle and cinnamon

Blended Scotch Whisky No Size Or Strength Stated

This is a 1979 bourbon barrel of some of Benriach's fantastic peated make that seems to have been produced sporadically (and quietly) for the past 35 years or so

An interesting section in the book contains interviews with legendary bottlers like Samaroli and Moniardino and also collectors from around the world including pictures of their collections