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