Glenkinchie 1990 | 20 Year Old

Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenkinchie 20yo. Special Releases 1990-2010. OB. 55.1%. 70cl.

Colour: Pale Gold

Nose: Smells somehow much older than it is but simultaneously incredibly fresh. Newly cut grass, sweet oak, green apples, beeswax, honeycomb, like so many other light spirits Glenkinchie seems to come alive with a bit of age behind it, this leaves the standard 12yo in the dust. Now some ripe pears, bananas, pineapple and juicy fruit chewing gum, great early morning whisky. It’s really fresh and lively but there is no denying its maturity, it seems perfectly aged. A hint of spice in the background.

Palate: At full strength the attack is big but tethered by some very lovely honeysuckle and delicate vanilla notes. More grassiness and green fruit with a hint of minerality as well. Then some really well infused spiciness and tanned leather, hints of old books and floral aspects like dandelions. A little water brings some drier elements to the fore, more white fruit, hessian, some nail polish and cocoanut.

Finish: Quite long and sweet, fading honey, clean vanilla, oak and some glimmers of green fruits.

Comments: I really think Glenkinchie comes alive with age, this is a great, natural example of the make. Good, tasty whisky.