Glenkinchie
12 Years Old
- 43
- 12 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 1
- Lowland
Glenkinchie Distillery dates back to 1825, when it was founded by John and George Rate. Located in East Lothian, in the Scottish Lowlands, it is currently owned by drinks giant, Diageo. The whisky is sometimes referred to as the 'Edinburgh Malt' due to its close proximity to the capital. Glenkinchie proudly serves as one of the Four Corners of Scotland distilleries of Johnnie Walker, a vital component of the iconic...
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Glenkinchie Distillery dates back to 1825, when it was founded by John and George Rate. Located in East Lothian, in the Scottish Lowlands, it is currently owned by drinks giant, Diageo. The whisky is sometimes referred to as the 'Edinburgh Malt' due to its close proximity to the capital. Glenkinchie proudly serves as one of the Four Corners of Scotland distilleries of Johnnie Walker, a vital component of the iconic blended whisky.
Glenkinchie is celebrated as a light and delicate whisky, ideal for the sophisticated connoisseur who enjoys a pre-dinner drink. It’s light character is born from its distillation in some of Scotland’s largest stills; matured for 12 years, the result is a light, floral whisky with a fresh, creamy taste. Glenkinchie is perfect as an aperitif Single Malt or at the start of a meal due to its fragrant, light and appetising body and taste. The letters GK in gold emphasise the malt's good provenance and high stature.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Bright gold.
Body - Light, smooth.
Nose - Very aromatic and flowery overall. Noticeable vanilla, cut flowers (daffodil, blossom and hints of lily) and beneath these, a clean, toasty note. Becomes increasingly sweet and creamy, with a lightly aromatic edge and fresh citrus, which all brings to mind lemon cheesecake. Water makes it still more creamy and scented.
Palate - A sweet soft start, like crême anglaise, soon becoming flowery again. A really smooth delivery, especially after adding a drop of water. The mid-palate is crisp and then the flavour settles into a tightly focused bundle of butter icing, lemon cheesecake and freesias.
Finish - Herbal and drying, a little like potpourri.
Glenkinchie is celebrated as a light and delicate whisky, ideal for the sophisticated connoisseur who enjoys a pre-dinner drink. It’s light character is born from its distillation in some of Scotland’s largest stills; matured for 12 years, the result is a light, floral whisky with a fresh, creamy taste. Glenkinchie is perfect as an aperitif Single Malt or at the start of a meal due to its fragrant, light and appetising body and taste. The letters GK in gold emphasise the malt's good provenance and high stature.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Bright gold.
Body - Light, smooth.
Nose - Very aromatic and flowery overall. Noticeable vanilla, cut flowers (daffodil, blossom and hints of lily) and beneath these, a clean, toasty note. Becomes increasingly sweet and creamy, with a lightly aromatic edge and fresh citrus, which all brings to mind lemon cheesecake. Water makes it still more creamy and scented.
Palate - A sweet soft start, like crême anglaise, soon becoming flowery again. A really smooth delivery, especially after adding a drop of water. The mid-palate is crisp and then the flavour settles into a tightly focused bundle of butter icing, lemon cheesecake and freesias.
Finish - Herbal and drying, a little like potpourri.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig