Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2007)
- Distillery
- Glenkinchie
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.4%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Glenkinchie aged for 20 years with a split maturation—ten years in refill American oak followed by a decade in brandy casks—this 2007 Special Release showcases the Lowland distillery's delicate character refined through careful wood management. The brandy cask finish adds complexity to its characteristically light, grassy profile.
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Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2007) is a 20-year-old single malt from Glenkinchie (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 58.4% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, honey, vanilla, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenkinchie aged for 20 years with a split maturation—ten years in refill American oak followed by a decade in brandy casks—this 2007 Special Release showcases the Lowland distillery's delicate character refined through careful wood management. The brandy cask finish adds complexity to its characteristically light, grassy profile.
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