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Glenkinchie is just fifteen miles from the capital, earning it the title “The Edinburgh Malt”. But it’s strange to think of that dark and distinguished city when you see fields of barley or the green Lammermuir Hills rolling north towards the Firth of Forth. Stranger still when you taste the subtle, floral flavour of this rare Lowland survivor.

Glenkinchie Distillers Edition
Glenkinchie Distillers Edition

Glenkinchie Distillers Edition

70cl 43%
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After mellowing in a refill cask to develop the soft distillery character for a decade, a secondary maturation in a specifically chosen Amontillado cask wood develops the unique flavour.

Serving Suggestion:
This intriguing whisky is best served neat.

Region A Lowland whisky that’s something of a rarity.
Appearance Golden brown.
Body Firm in body, light to medium in mouthfeel.
Nose Firmer, drier notes from soft vanilla to crisp grape. Sweeter, nuttier tones come from the malted barley and cask wood.
Palate Dry, after early biscuit-sweetness. Enormous malt character contrasts with the fruitiness of the grape.
Finish Very long, dry, oaky. Very faint peppery notes add spice, softened by very late caramel.

Awards

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International Spirits Challenge Bronze 2008-2009
International Spirits Challenge Silver 2010-2011
International Wine & Spirit Competition Bronze 2007
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver (Best in Class) 2009
International Wine & Spirit Competition Gold (Best in Class) 2008
San Fransisco World Spirits Competition Silver 2006-2007,2009
San Fransisco World Spirits Competition Gold 2008
International Spirits Challenge Bronze 2008-2009
International Spirits Challenge Silver 2010-2011
International Wine & Spirit Competition Bronze 2007
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver (Best in Class) 2009
International Wine & Spirit Competition Gold (Best in Class) 2008
San Fransisco World Spirits Competition Silver 2006-2007,2009
San Fransisco World Spirits Competition Gold 2008

Expert Reviews

Insights from some of the best in the business

Bottled in 2014, this expression of Glenkinchie was distilled in 2000 and finished in amontillado sherry casks. The amontillado gives a more rounded feel and greater profundity to the single malt. Peaches, apricots, almonds, and soft ginger on the nose, Smooth and balanced on the palate, gently spiced and nutty, with cherries, caramel, discreet sherry, and vanilla. The medium-length finish features vanilla and lingering, spicy Jaffa oranges, drying slowly to oak.

Gavin D Smith, The Whisky Advocate Summer 2015

Now this is absolutely top class wine cask finishing. One of my last whiskies of the night, and one to take home with me. Sophisticated, intelligent and classy. 94 points

Jim Murray 2013 Whisky Bible, p.125

Amontillado casks are used here, which add a certain almond-like note to the nose, as well as more obvious oakiness. The effect is a general deepening and lengthening of aroma and flavor. The dry notes have gone, replaced by a sweeter and more generous palette of flavors. The fresh meadow flowers are more like cut flowers in a florist shop, the fruits hint toward peach, and there’s a new citric burst on the finish.

Dave Broom, The Whisky Advocate Summer 2012