Slainte-Mhath
Glenkinchie 12 Year
Single Malt — Lowlands, Scotland
Reviewed
October 14, 2016 (edited March 5, 2024)
Lowland whiskies tend to be overlooked by many whisky drinkers. That's a shame! Being a rather light, soft and floral single malt, Glenkinchie 12 has a surprising complexity. The nose is mildly grainy and fruity with honey, nuts and caramel. It's a busy nose that needs a bit of time to open up. On the palate, the dram arrives full-bodied with ripe fruits, pepper and a malty spiciness. It turns slightly dry and there is an occasional spiritiness coming through. The finish is fresh and aromatic but rather short. An easily accessible malt with a remarkable character!
RATING: 3.5/5.0 stars ≙ 83 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE
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Re-reviewed in 04/2019: Not a malt I buy on a regular basis, but decent enough to return to it every now and then. Many deem Glenkinchie 12 as bland or even boring, but I have to disagree. Especially after tasting a recent batch of Auchentoshan 12, I must say that this malt is still good value for money. There are not that many Lowland whiskies around, so Glenkinchie remains an important example of the floral and subtle character that these malts can offer. It's still worthy of 83 points in my little book.