Glenkinchie 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Glenkinchie
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £41.2
- Community rating
- 4.21 / 5 (100 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Hay-like, Leafy, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- With no cask details to guide us, we shift focus to the 43.0% ABV of the Glenkinchie 12 Year Old. As a Lowland single malt, it carries a nuanced profile of 'Fresh Fruit' and 'Hay-like', according to some. Its reputation might hinge on these subtle flavors. At a price of £41.2, it's an accessible entry into Lowland complexities.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenkinchie 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old single malt from Glenkinchie (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.2/5 by the community. Expect fruity, sweet and floral character — fresh fruit, hay-like, leafy, cooked fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
With no cask details to guide us, we shift focus to the 43.0% ABV of the Glenkinchie 12 Year Old. As a Lowland single malt, it carries a nuanced profile of 'Fresh Fruit' and 'Hay-like', according to some. Its reputation might hinge on these subtle flavors. At a price of £41.2, it's an accessible entry into Lowland complexities.
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