Glenkinchie

Fact Sheet

Founded: 1825
Current owner:
Diageo
Stills: 1 wash, 1 spirit
Capacity: 1.7 million litres per year
Location: Pencaitland, Tranent, East Lothian
Website: www.www.malts.com

Notable Facts: Glenkinchie is one of the six original members of the Diageo Classic Malts series.

Bottlings

Glenkinchie Distillers Edition 1996/2010

February 9, 2012

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This malt has a lovely nose and some interesting flavours on the palate. But overall it is missing a little depth. – Rating: 80/100

Glenkinchie 20 yo 2010 Release

February 9, 2012

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The nose needs some time to open up, but on the palate there is just too little flavour to back the rather strong spices. – Rating: 76/100

Glenkinchie 12 yo

April 12, 2010

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A very nice everyday dram, quite complex for “just a standard bottling”. – Score: 82/100

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