Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Glenkinchie
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Leafy, Fresh Fruit, Hay-like, Honey, Malt Extract
- Description
- Glenkinchie's 20-year-old distilled in 1987 aged entirely in a single cask, capturing the Lowland distillery's delicate character over two decades. This independently bottled expression reveals the subtle complexity that long maturation can build in lighter Scottish malts.
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Glenkinchie 20 Year Old 1987 (cask 2839) - First Cask is a 20-year-old single malt from Glenkinchie (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and floral character — leafy, fresh fruit, hay-like, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenkinchie's 20-year-old distilled in 1987 aged entirely in a single cask, capturing the Lowland distillery's delicate character over two decades. This independently bottled expression reveals the subtle complexity that long maturation can build in lighter Scottish malts.
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