Glenkinchie 12 yr Whiskey 750ml

Glenkinchie Distillery was founded in 1837 by brothers John and George Rate near the village of Pencaitland in East Lothian, drawing its water from the Lammermuir Hills. After a closure in the 1850s and a reopening later in the century, the distillery eventually passed into the hands of Diageo. In 1988 it was chosen as the Lowland representative among the original Classic Malts, earning it the nickname "The Edinburgh Malt."

Glenkinchie relies on two unusually large copper pot stills, with a wash still among the biggest in Scotland, generating substantial copper contact and a light, delicate spirit. The distillery still uses traditional worm tub condensers fed by the Kinchie Burn. This twelve year expression is matured in American oak casks and bottled at 43% ABV, reflecting the gentle, grassy style for which Lowland whiskies are known.

On the nose, green apple, pear, and lemon zest give way to white blossom and honeyed malt. The palate is soft and creamy, with cereal notes, a touch of nutmeg, and hints of green herbs balancing the sweetness. The finish is crisp and floral, lingering with light spice and a delicate maltiness that suits this whisky well as an aperitif.