Knockdhu (anCnoc)
A small Aberdeenshire distillery whose single malt is bottled as 'anCnoc' (Gaelic for 'the hill') to avoid confusion with the similarly-named Speyside Knockando. Light, honeyed, and genuinely underrated — the 12 Year Old is a regular recommendation for beginners at sensible prices.
Location
Knock, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 7LJ
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