{"product_id":"1965-jb-knockando-extra-old-reserve","title":"1965 J\u0026B Knockando Extra Old Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s a refined, historically anchored tasting profile for 1965 J\u0026amp;B Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks Knockando Extra Old Reserve, distilled in 1965 and bottled by Justerini \u0026amp; Brooks — a rare Speyside single malt that bridges the elegance of Knockando’s mid‑century distilling style with the J\u0026amp;B house finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1965 J\u0026amp;B Knockando Extra Old Reserve Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky • Speyside • Distilled 1965 • Bottled c.1990 • 43% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppearance - Rich amber‑gold with bronze undertones, showing long, slow legs — a sign of mature cask integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNose - Graceful and deeply mature:Honeyed malt, orange peel, and light toffee. Dried apricot, walnut, and polished oak. A faint waxiness and old‑library must, typical of 1960s Knockando spirit.S ubtle heather smoke and floral lift from long aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate - Silky, balanced, and quietly powerful:Stewed orchard fruit, caramelised citrus, and almond cream. Cereal richness with vanilla pod, nutmeg, and oak resin. Mid‑palate warmth of ginger and clove, wrapped in a soft sherry sweetness. A touch of wax and malt biscuit gives vintage texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinish - Long, mellow, and dignified:Honey, orange zest, and light cocoa. Fading oak spice and almond skin, leaving a dry, elegant close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully preserved Speyside malt from the golden age of distillation — honeyed malt, dried fruit, polished oak, and gentle spice in perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A rare 1965 Knockando of honeyed malt and polished oak — elegant, mellow, and quintessentially Speyside.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835984052545,"sku":null,"price":479.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/3736\/5313\/files\/1965-jb-knockando-extra-old-reserve.jpg?v=1791452333","url":"https:\/\/www.mikeoldfieldwines.co.uk\/products\/1965-jb-knockando-extra-old-reserve","provider":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}