Knockdhu (AnCnoc): every past SMWS bottling
19 bottles under code 115 · 2021–2026
Every Knockdhu (AnCnoc) cask the Society has released that we have a record of, newest first, each marked with the Outturn it appeared in. These are past releases and are no longer on sale. For the current Outturn and the distillery's story, see code 115.
Sold outFeb 2026115.40
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
Sold outJan 2026115.32
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
Sold outDec 2025115.37
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
Sold outNov 2025115.39
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
Sold outSep 2025115.38
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
Sold outJun 2025115.36
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
Sold outMay 2025115.35
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
Sold outNov 2024115.33
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
Sold outAug 2024115.29
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
Sold outMar 2024115.23
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
Sold outNov 2023115.28
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
Sold outJun 2023115.27
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
Sold outSep 2021115.25
Wood chips in a fruit bowl
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age11 years
ABV59%
Outturn228 bottles
Cask2nd fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside
In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 11 years.
“We began by strolling through meadows of hay bales and corn husks with the fragrance of honeysuckle and cherry blossom heavy in the air.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMay 2021115.22
Shimmering beauty of butterfly wings
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age28 years
ABV49.6%
Outturn148 bottles
CaskRefill ex-bourbon barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside
In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 28 years.
“Please note: this bottling is limited to 1 per member Pour it into your glass and let the magic unfold like seeing a butterfly opening its wings – a shimmering beauty.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMar 2021115.20
The upside-down
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age26 years
ABV45.5%
Outturn132 bottles
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside
In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 26 years.
“This bottle is limited to 2 per member A surprisingly youthful and fresh nose, full of readily muddled green herbs, garden flowers, ginger beer, rosehip tea and…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outFeb 2021115.19
Venerable vitality
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age27 years
ABV44.9%
Outturn121 bottles
CaskRefill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside
In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 27 years.
“The flattering aromas of jasmine, honeysuckle, sweet vanilla, lemon sherbet, grape juice and orange blossom as well as hot buttered scones with strawberry jam pleased us…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold out115.12
A mixologists nosebag
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age9 years
ABV59.2%
Outturn230 bottles
CaskRefill Bourbon Barrel
Spirit—
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside
In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 9 years.
“Bottle limited to 2 per member The nose displays an initial mix of key lime pie, mineral oil and white jelly babies.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold out115.17
Flower meadows and lemon groves
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age30 years
ABV43.2%
Outturn161 bottles
CaskRefill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside
In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 30 years.
“Limited to 2 bottles per member On the nose; summer flower meadows and lemon groves – you can almost feel the balmy air and hear the bees.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold out115.18
Barley ballet
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age29 years
ABV47.1%
Outturn190 bottles
CaskRefill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 115
RegionSpeyside
In short · Knockdhu (AnCnoc) (Speyside), 29 years.
“The initial nose brimmed with pure aniseed liqueur before quickly revealing softer notes of fabrics, linens, chalk, lemon bonbons, rice wine, melon cordial and sweet…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS