Glenkinchie 12 Year Old, Ex-Bourbon & Refill American & European Oak Cask, 43%, 1L

Name: Glenkinchie 12 Year Old, Ex-Bourbon & Refill American & European Oak Cask, 43%, 1L
Brand: Glenkinchie
Rating: 87 (1 reviews)

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Glenkinchie was originally founded in 1825 and launched under the name Milton. The distillery was cherry picked by Diageo to represent the finest of the lowland whisky region in their Classic Malts range of 1988. Situated in Pencaitland, East Lothian, 'kinchie' is a derivative of the name 'De Quincy', the family name of the original farmland owners upon which the distillery was built. The distillery is known for its light, floral, and delicate Lowland style, often referred to as 'The Edinburgh Malt'. It is matured for 12 years, resulting in a fresh, creamy taste.

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Type: Single Malt Whisky
Region: Lowland
Age: 12 Years
Vintage: N.A
Bottled: N.A
ABV: 43%
Volume: 100cl
Distillery: Glenkinchie
Origin: Scotland

Cask type: Ex-Bourbon & Refill American & European Oak Cask
Bottling: Official Bottling
Peated: Lightly Peated
Single cask: No
Non-chill filtered: N.A
Cask origin: N.A
Cask no.: N.A
Batch: N.A
PPM: N.A
Barley: East Lothian region
Fermentation: N.A
Master distiller (bottling): N.A
Master distiller (distillation): N.A

Limited edition: No
Bottle count: N.A
Has box: Yes
Closure: Screw cap
Presentation: Box
Series highlights: Classic Malts of Scotland
Historical context: N.A
Special release: N.A
Allocation: N.A

Nose: Sweet, delicate, and floral with notes of pear drops, apple, grassy hay, and nutty spices like ginger and pepper. Hints of barley malt, almonds, hazelnuts, and honey are present, alongside green apple, cinnamon, vanilla, and citrus zest.
Palate: Fruity and sweet with notes of stewed fruits, apple, and honey, evolving into green apple, pear, and grassy elements. There's a crisp, sweet character with hints of vanilla, citrus (lemon, orange marmalade), and a gentle oak spice.
Finish: Medium length, with lingering oak spice and a drying, herbal character. Notes of barley, freshly mown grass, pepper, and lemon drops are present, alongside light fruits and floral elements.

87 / 100 · Based on 1 published review.

wildmint.sparrow3 Oct

87 / 100

The appealing contrast is between the sweet apple, pear, and honey notes and the more measured edge of ginger, pepper, and gentle oak spice. That gives this Lowland single malt more shape than sweetness alone would offer, while the grassy and floral details keep the character delicate. The drying, herbal finish sounds like a thoughtful counterpoint to the fruit, rather than a push toward heavy spice. A balanced fit for someone who enjoys spice woven into a lighter, sweeter character.

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