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SMWS Code 115: Knockdhu (AnCnoc)

Distillery behind Society cask numbers 115.x

SMWS code 115 is Knockdhu (AnCnoc), in the Speyside region. It is an operating distillery, founded in 1894. Any Society bottling numbered 115.x (for example 115.1, 115.42) is a single cask from Knockdhu (AnCnoc).

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottles single casks under numeric codes rather than distillery names, so a label reading 115.403 means cask 403 from distillery 115. That distillery is Knockdhu (AnCnoc), in Speyside. More on Knockdhu (AnCnoc) at Wikipedia.

Knockdhu (AnCnoc) in past Outturns 19 bottle(s)

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Mysterious refill thrills - SMWS 115.40Sold outFeb 2026
115.40

Mysterious refill thrills

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV61%
Cask2nd fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 10 years.

“Initial nosing revealed a highly leathery and nicely dense profile, with underlying soft dark fruits balanced by gentle earthy and tobacco notes.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Meat me at midnight - SMWS 115.32Sold outJan 2026
115.32

Meat me at midnight

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV62%
Cask2nd fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 9 years.

“The neat nose on this one suggested such varied things as rooibos tea, camphor and menthol balm, and warm honey and butter on toast.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
It's a knockout! - SMWS 115.37Sold outDec 2025
115.37

It's a knockout!

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age15 years
ABV57.6%
Cask2nd Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 15 years.

“A firm and assertive nose, we thought, with immediate notes of pollen-heavy lilies, hessian cloth, wintergreen, putty and sandalwood, plus bouillon stock with bay leaf…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Massaged with birch sap - SMWS 115.39Sold outNov 2025
115.39

Massaged with birch sap

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV62.8%
Cask2nd fill ex-PX hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 10 years.

“Massaged with birch sap, the treacle sponge could hardly smell sweeter, until it was served to our noses in a sauna with lashings of apricot jam.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
The seven ages - SMWS 115.38Sold outSep 2025
115.38

The seven ages

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV61.2%
Cask1st fill ex-bodega px barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 10 years.

“The nose veered between sweet shops (cola cubes, rainbow drops and chocolate) and pâtisseries (cinnamon swirl, pain au raisin and raspberry tart).…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Smoked sweet paprika - SMWS 115.36Sold outJun 2025
115.36

Smoked sweet paprika

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV63.8%
Cask2nd fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 10 years.

“We were greeted by the zesty, fruity note of burnt oranges followed by marzipan, brown sugar garibaldi biscuits, thick set honey and a warm golden syrup cake.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Luxury lubrication - SMWS 115.35Sold outMay 2025
115.35

Luxury lubrication

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age10 years
ABV61.3%
Cask1st fill ex-px barrique
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 10 years.

“WHISKY WANDERERS   This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Merry Christmas - SMWS 115.33Sold outNov 2024
115.33

Merry Christmas

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV61%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 9 years.

“On the nose, a flamenco dancer in leather boots was making the oak floor shake – we clapped along while enjoying dates, figs, walnuts and serrano ham.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Visions of the Basque Country - SMWS 115.29Sold outAug 2024
115.29

Visions of the Basque Country

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age32 years
ABV47.4%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 32 years.

“Our noses offered visions of Basque tart, mango cubes and mandarins drizzled with linseed oil and decorated with a fan of exquisitely thin red apple slices and quince…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Precocious yet precious - SMWS 115.23Sold outMar 2024
115.23

Precocious yet precious

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV52.2%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 12 years.

“The panel was immediately bewildered by this dram, which showed maturity and aromas way beyond its stated years.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Weird and wonderful - SMWS 115.28Sold outNov 2023
115.28

Weird and wonderful

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age8 years
ABV63.2%
Cask2nd fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 8 years.

“Re-racked at three years from a bourbon hoggie into the PX hogshead previously inhabited by 1.206; the result is unusual, to say the least – nosing of leather shoes,…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Compounded interest - SMWS 115.27Sold outJun 2023
115.27

Compounded interest

SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV57.4%
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside

In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 12 years.

“The nose was fresh and fragrant with the grown-up complexity of white port and manzanilla sherry mixed with potpourri, apple chutney and almond paste.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

See all 19 Knockdhu (AnCnoc) bottles →

Other Speyside distilleries: 1 Glenfarclas, 2 Glenlivet, 7 Longmorn, 8 Tamdhu, 9 Glen Grant, 12 BenRiach, 15 Glenfiddich, 18 Inchgower, 24 Macallan, 30 Glenrothes, 34 Tamnavulin, 35 Glen Moray · all Speyside codes

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FAQ

Which distillery is SMWS code 115?
SMWS code 115 is Knockdhu (AnCnoc), in the Speyside region. It is an operating distillery, founded in 1894. Any Society bottling numbered 115.x (for example 115.1 or 115.42) is a single cask from Knockdhu (AnCnoc).