Glenkinchie 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 43% Vol | 70cl | Light Bodied | Sweet & Creamy | Single Malt Whisky Matured at Least 12 Years | Scotch Whisky | Herbal | for Christmas Gifting

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Please always check both the number of parcels and the condition of any wines you sign for - as we cannot be held liable for any breakages once you have accepted and signed for them. As a 10 year old, that sulfur could still be hanging around — one reason for the switch to a 12 year age statement. Here we have one of Diageo’s flagship releases within their ‘Classic Malts’ series – the Glenkinchie 12 year old.

A recently renovated visitor centre, it is well worth a visit to explore Glenkinchie’s rich heritage. Like Dalwhinnie, Glenkinchie starts life as a (deliberately) sulfury new make, but this character falls away in time to reveal delicacy. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. You hereby represent and warrant that you are authorized to make any Contributions, that your Contributions and the use by us will not infringe or violate the rights of any third party.Glenkinchie is also known as 'The Edinburgh Malt' - which makes sense, given its location near the city in the East Lothian foothills. One of the few remaining Lowland distilleries, Glenkinchie's rural location amid fields of barley, just twenty miles from the hustle and bustle of the capital, makes this 'The Edinburgh Malt'. We have the right to transfer, assign the license granted by you to us, or grant licenses and sublicenses to our licensees, or have and allow them granting sublicenses to licensees to any other parties. V. is the Dutch private limited liability company, having its statutory seat in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and its office at Zwaanshals 530, 3035 KS Rotterdam, The Netherlands. If you and those who receive your gifts are not entirely delighted with any of our products we replace them or offer a full refund.

Though it is based some 15 miles or so from the Scottish capital, the whisky is branded as “The Edinburgh Malt” and the distillery actually put on a regular minibus from the city centre to take tourists, punters and whisky-nerds alike to visit the site [ed: the visitor centre is currently undergoing a large refurb, with an intended launch date in May 2020! You acknowledge, understand and agree that we are not obligated to review, check or monitor any Contributions, but we may do so.The wash still (for first distillation) has a capacity of 30,000 litres, which is around double the size of a typical wash still in the industry. Becomes increasingly sweet and creamy, with a lightly aromatic edge and fresh citrus, which all brings to mind lemon cheesecake. An expression of the Scottish Lowlands style in the Glenkinchie Classic Malts range, this 12 year old single malt is layered and complex. Winning gold at both the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2010 and the Scotch Whisky Masters in 2011, Glenkinchie is celebrated as a delicate whisky, ideal to enjoy as a pre-dinner drink. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.

After opening up with a drop of water, a complex sweetness, like toffee came through - moreso than the tamadhu 12, which I felt was of a less complex sweetness but felt it was less complex than the Glen Scotia's salted caramel feel.I'm whiskey/whisky/bourbon layman, but am more well versed with cognac and rums, with Doorly's 12 being my favourite. The name 'Kinchie' is probably derived from 'de Quincey', the name of the original owners of these lands. To be eligible for a full refund you must contact us to inform us of any issue within 24 hours of receipt. I purchased the Glenkinchie 12 year old lowland single malt, and I purchased it purely by the description, having never had it before, or even heard of it, but I am so glad I did purchase it.

Furthermore, we may (without prior notice and without giving reasons) change, delete or alter any Contributions, whether in whole or in part, that in our sole judgment and discretion violates these Terms, is unlawful, is in any way harmful to you, Members, us, the Service or any third parties. As one of the oldest of only a handful of Lowland distilleries, Glenkinchie produces a lighter spirit compared to the other regional styles, though no less interesting for it. Located in the village of Pencaitland in the Lowlands region of Scotland, Glenkinchie is one of the few remaining distilleries in the area, which was once home to many whisky producers.It’s character is born from its distillation in some of Scotland’s largest stills; matured for 12 years, the result is a light, floral whisky with a fresh, creamy taste. The new name came from the Kinchie Burn running through the glen, which itself derives its name from “de Quincey” who originally owned the land and burn. By using the Service, and by creating an account you represent, warrant and confirm that you are of legal age. Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us.