Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
- Distillery
- Glenkinchie
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.1%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract
- Description
- ABV of 55.1% helps Glenkinchie articulate its richness, particularly in the 20-year-old Special Release of 2010. This Lowland expression teases with 'Fresh Fruit' and 'Malt Extract' elements. The bottler's influence is fascinating, and for £250, one ponders the bottled history.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenkinchie 20 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is a 20-year-old single malt from Glenkinchie (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 55.1% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — fresh fruit, honey, vanilla, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
ABV of 55.1% helps Glenkinchie articulate its richness, particularly in the 20-year-old Special Release of 2010. This Lowland expression teases with 'Fresh Fruit' and 'Malt Extract' elements. The bottler's influence is fascinating, and for £250, one ponders the bottled history.
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