Glenkinchie 1990
20 Year Old

70cl / 55.1%

Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery Bottling

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The second 20yo Glenkinchie bottled for Diageo's Special Releases is, like the first, a small batch from refill American oak casks. This is an equally enjoyable dram, in our opinion a bit better, although it definitely needs a drop of water to get going.

Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Age: 20 Year Old
Vintage: 1990
Bottling Date: 2010
No of Bottles: 4854
Country: Scotland
Region: Lowland
Colouring: Yes

Style

Body
Richness
Smoke
Sweetness

Character

Vanilla
Black Pepper
Grass
Clove
Peach
Melon

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Glenkinchie 1990 Reviews

Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes by Stuart P

Nose: Sumptuous honeyed fruit – peaches and melons – plus floral and grassy-meadow touches, then a big hit of cloves and black pepper, with a touch of vanilla.

Palate: So spicy! Szechuan pepper and clove, along with rich dried fruit, plus refreshing melon and fig notes. Too much water ruins this dram; a couple of drops is ideal.

Finish: Warming, with the spicy fruit lingering.

Comment: If you think Lowland whiskies are all gentle, grassy drams, think again. This is an intense single malt, with bags of fruit and spice with concentrated flavours.

1 Customer Review

Paul G 22 January 2014

A wonderful dram, subtle yet complex! At 55%, it does need a drop of water to get started, but not more than a drop.

Glenkinchie 1990 20 Year Old