Classic Malts
7.9

Classic Malts

Glenkinchie Distillery

Glenkinchie Special Edition, Friends of the Classic Malts

ABV 58.7%

Bigger and more robust than you might expect.

Dave Broom

Specification

Classic Malts

Glenkinchie

Brand

Glenkinchie Special Edition, Friends of the Classic Malts

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

58.7%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Big and fairly dry. A whiff of sulphur mixed in with bran flakes, grass and dried banana.

Palate: Medium-bodied though with good texture. Soft fruits and dry malty notes.

Finish: Long and soft vanilla mixed with with light nuttiness.

Comment: Bigger and more robust than you might expect.

Score: 7.8

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Grass. Straw. Marshmallow. Lime jelly.

Palate: Custard. Finely grated lemon peel. Lemongrass. Root ginger. Nutmeg. Cinnamon.

Finish: Spicy. Big. Long. Dryish.

Comment: Only two Years Older than the regular Glenkinchie, but much richer. A very good cask.

Score: 8

7.9
Overall Score

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