Glenkinchie, 1992, 58.1%, Single Malt Scotch Whisky

700 ml, 58.1% abv, Scotland (Lowland)

A single European oak cask of Glenkinchie 1992, bottled in 2009 as part of Diageo’s Managers’ Choice range.

Single Cask No 502.

 

Description

APPEARANCE : Pale gold; Chardonnay.

NOSE : Delicate and refined with soft hints of lemon semifreddo and top notes of fresh straw and barley sugar. Later, smooth honey-and-lemon and the scent of marshmallows. With water, sweet and floral notes: Tuberose or Turkish delight dusted with powder sugar on a cereal base.

BODY : Rich and creamy.

PALATE : Light and drying. Immediate fresh citrus quickly develops into liquorice and eucalyptus notes at cask strength. Mineral hints. Rounded, cooling and faintly spicy with water.

FINISH : The fruit tang quickly gives way to lengthy mature oak off-set by creamy vanilla notes and very late menthol. Cooling with water; silky, yet drying. Cleansing. Appetising late cereal.