Glenkinchie The Distillers Edition 2023

 

 

 

43°

Distillery : Glenkinchie - Lowlands

Refill Bourbon and Sherry Casks, Amontillado Seasoned Recharred American Oak Finish

Original Bottling 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2023

Totally Unpeated

Like the other Distillers Editions, Glenkinchie's has lost its vintage in 2022. The rest of the process remains unchanged, with a double maturation and a finish in Sherry casks, different for each distillery. Glenkinchie uses Amontillado, a dry Sherry.

Let's Taste It :

Light and slightly acidic nose, cranberries, white grapes, apple compote, dried apricots, almonds, walnuts and peanuts. Some pastry notes, vanilla cream, melted white chocolate, whipped cream with bits of green apple. On the palate, it's honeyed, redcurrant tart, young wood, mirabelle plums, pepper shows through, giving it a bit of character. The finish is fairly long, but not very deep, hazelnuts, prawn crisps, banana candies, sweet ginger, bay leaves, cloves.

In Short, 

It's not bad, but I still found the nose very light. What's more, I don't really like this acidic side. But in the mouth and on the finish, it's quite balanced, pastry-like, and you have a good time. Overall, it's nothing exceptional and doesn't deserve its price.

Score : 85

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                                           Johnossi - Gemini