Glen Keith 21 yo Special Aged Release Batch GK/001

 

 

 

43°

Distillery : Glen Keith - Speyside

1st Fill American Oak Casks and Refill European Oak Casks 

Original Bottling 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2019

Unchillfiltered

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

In 2019, Glen Keith's owners, Chivas Brothers, themselves owned by Pernod Ricard, decided to release a 21-year-old, at the rate of one batch per year. Single malt releases from Glen Keith were rare, as most of the production was reserved for blends. There was a 10-year-old in the 1990s, which was the only representative of the Core Range. Otherwise, we have a few limited editions, in particular these Special Aged Releases, which make a 21, a 25 and a 28 year old. These are limited editions in very large numbers, at least 8,000 bottles. It went on like that until 2023, when the Batch GK/005 was released, since when there has been no news.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

It's a charming little Speyside sweet, with almond paste, pineapple, lemon, soft vanilla, orchard fruits, white and yellow peaches, Conference pears, liquid honey and fresh walnuts. A few grassy, even cereal touches, but very discreet. On the palate, the same ingredients, but more woody, a delicate woodiness, peach stones, mahogany bark, toasted wheat, and still fruits, almost candied, apricots, oranges, white plums. Quite expressive spices, cloves, nutmeg. The finish is long and hearty, with melting milk chocolate, vanilla custard, ginger and yellow apples.

 

In Short, 

Really cute, typically Speyside, with fruit galore and a light distillate. It would benefit from having a slightly higher alcohol content. The price is high for what it is, though, which is a shame. What's more, it's now hard to find.

Score : 88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

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