Glenkinchie / 1989 Distiller's Edition

Glenkinchie

1989 Distiller's Edition

ABV 43%
REVIEWED Issue 29

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Specifications

Brand: Glenkinchie
Expression: 1989 Distiller's Edition
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: No Age Statement
Year of bottling: 2002
ABV: 43%
Country/Region: Scotland / Lowland
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Perfumy. Floral. Slightly oily. Seedcake?
Palate: Beautifully rounded. Nutty. Grainy. Grassy. Sweet.
Finish: Brown sugar. Rum butter. Remarkably long.
Comment: Glenkinchie was always robust for a lowlander, and this expression is more so. Again, it works: the typical grassy sweetness brought out by a touch of sherry.

8.0

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Sweet, soft and inviting: hot fruit scones, honey, orange, barley sugar and a hint of struck match.
Palate: Good balance between sweet cooked fruits and dried nuttiness. Good texture with a sweet malty centre.
Finish: Clean and soft.
Comment: The finish gives a subtle extra layer of flavour rather than dominating.

7.8

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