Glenkinchie 1990 Distillers Edition

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old

First Single Malt bottle I have purchased after the blends Chivas 12 and JW Black. I am also familiar with the Dalwhinnie 15, I drink this when I am at my parents home. I will review this single malt for what it is, a light summertime whisky. I smell lots of sweetness on the nose, little bit vanille, caramel and maybe some fresh lady parfum? The...

Score 80/100

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old

Nose: I am greeted with floral tones and citrus fruit like grapefruit that are subtly released rather than striking the nose with an immediate thump. Unable to peel away any layers with this whisky, I am left slightly unimpressed with the nose on this whisky. Colour: A beautiful light orange. Taste: Smooth and light citrus fruit and bitter...

Score 68/100

Glenkinchie 12 Year Old

Glenkinchie is the first distillery you get to when arriving at Edinburgh, i know it's the only distillery i've visited. Bought this Glenkinchie in early 2011, more than two years ago, tasted it once or twice being mildly satisfied but a little dissapointed. So much i do know, that all a malt needs to show it's true colours, is a natural quality...

Score 85/100

Glenkinchie 1992 / Distillers Edition

The yearly Distillers Edition from Diageo is a speciale release of their malts, in which the whisky has been double matured. For Glenkinchie, this was a maturation on bourbon casks, before a second period of rest on Amontillado sherry casks. This bottling was released in 2007. The nose is fruity and sweet. Oranges and apricots with a hint of...

Score 79/100