Glenkinchie 12 Year

On the nose, I am getting a mix of apples, oranges, heather, and grandma’s sweet tea. For the palate, I get a bright splash of subtle banana, pineapple, vanilla, and light fruit. A very light mouth coat, and two finishes. One is a short, almost bitter finish, and the other wave is buttery oil, which was fairly long. This makes me think of “Double Vision” by Foreigner. I will say that even though this is far from my wheelhouse, it’s a pleasant dram. 3.25.

Stop number 46 on the SDT is Glenkinchie. Only my second of the Lowland distilleries, this 12 year old is one of Diageo's Classic Malts of Scotland. Bottled at 43% ABV, chill filtered and has colorant added making it a yellow gold. The nose has a ton of honey and orchard fruits. Oranges, lemons, pears and baked apples. A little toffee and butterscotch and a nice warm vanilla. Very light oak and a bit of a floral note. Buttery biscuits and a touch salty. Really quite enjoyable in its light and fruity nature. Not super complex, but good. A very light arrival on the palate, but the development has a burst of flavors. Some underripe fruits like apples, pears and grapes. Lots of honey and vanilla. Slightly sour, but good. A bit nutty, like pecans or perhaps walnuts. It's also a little savory with buttered biscuits and tea. A fairly light bodied mouthfeel, creamy and rich. A medium long finish that is slightly bitter oak and honey. Dry. I have to say I was not expecting anything here after trying Auchentoshan earlier in the tour. This Lowland has Speyside levels of flavor and a profile that isn't so different from its northerly neighbors. The nose is a little on the tame side, but the palate makes up for it before it's somewhat bitter finish. At around $50 it's a decent price but not great. A good summertime dram. I could also see having this with a mild meal. A touch of sherry maturation would have really made this a great dram. As is I give it a 3.75. Thanks to Telex for the sample. Cheers

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