Glenkinchie Distillery
ABV 58.7%
Bigger and more robust than you might expect.
Dave Broom
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
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
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
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