The story of the Knockdhu distillery begins with a man with a vision. In 1892, an enterprising guy named John Morrison bought the Knock estate. The surrounding country was full of peat and barley, and the Great North Railway line was nearby. So when springs of pure, clear water were found, John saw a golden opportunity. Water samples were sent for analysis and negotiations were soon underway with The Distillers Company of Edinburgh to build a distillery. Knockdhu was opened in October 1894.