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| Spirit | Whisky |
| Style | Lowland, Sweet, Floral, Smooth, Creamy, Lemony |
| Where's it from? | Edinburgh, Lowland Scotland |
| Volume | 70cl |
| ABV | 43% |
| Pairing/Garnish | Neat or with a splash of water |
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old presents a bright gold colour in the glass. Intensely aromatic and floral, evoking a country garden in full bloom. Vanilla and cut flowers—daffodil, blossom, hints of lily—lead to a clean, toasty undertone. The profile grows increasingly sweet and creamy with a lightly aromatic edge and fresh citrus notes reminiscent of lemon cheesecake. Adding water amplifies the creaminess and floral character. A sweet, soft opening like crème anglaise, followed by renewed florality. Exceptionally smooth, especially with a splash of water. The mid-palate turns crisp before settling into a tightly woven tapestry of butter icing, lemon cheesecake, and freesias. Herbal and drying, with a subtle potpourri quality.
Winning gold at both the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2010 and the Scotch Whisky Masters in 2011, Glenkinchie is celebrated as a light and delicate whisky, ideal for the sophisticated connoisseur who enjoys a pre-dinner drink. It’s light character is born from its distillation in some of Scotland’s largest stills; matured for 12 years, the result is a light, floral whisky with a fresh, creamy taste. Glenkinchie is perfect as an aperitif Single Malt or at the start of a meal due to its fragrant, light and appetising body and taste. The letters GK in gold emphasise the malt's good provenance and high stature.
Serving Suggestion: Glenkinchie 12 is fantastic with fish! The character of Glenkinchie – light, slightly dry, smoky with spice – makes it good with raw and spicy fish. Sashimi and sushi, scallops in bacon, tempura prawns. It’s just perfect, too, with a simple madeleine or Parmigiano Reggiano.