Whiskey Scotch Lowlands 24 Year 57.2% ABV
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This Glenkinchie single malt is part of Diageo's 2016 Special Release, originating from a prolific Lowland distillery. Distilled in 1991 and aged for 24 years solely in refill European oak casks, this bottling saw a production run of 5,928 bottles, with approximately 750 designated for the US market. It was bottled at 57.2% ABV.
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A fantastic whiskey. Smells like vanilla, almost like crème brûlée. Extremely smooth on the tongue, with sweet, gentle holiday spices upfront, followed by a velvety middle, and a touch of power at the end. This is a dangerously sweet, smooth whiskey that's easy to drink, but the 57.6% cask strength strikes surprisingly hard like a hammer.
95%??? That's quite generous. Considering the alcohol percentage and especially the price, the aroma is unimpressive. Sure water helps, but unless you're Moses the H2O ain't offering miracles. The palate has notes of black tea, butterscotch, some apple, and wine must. Speaking of must, you must save your money and skip this one.
The aroma is primarily floral, with some brown sugar hints, but otherwise unimpressive. The mouthfeel is warm and oily, with toffee, wine essence, candied apple, and citrus notes on the palate. The finish is surprisingly brief. Uninspired and disappointing given the age and cost of this bottle ($600 CAD).
The aroma is delicate and fruity, hinting at peach, apricot, and raisin. The palate is sweet, featuring caramel, butterscotch, and honey. The finish is prolonged with a mild buttery character. A well-rounded whiskey, a worthy addition to my collection.
It's nicely balanced and complete, with no single flavor dominating. It begins with notes of orange and coconut, then offers vanilla, a touch of licorice, and concludes with a hint of mint. Far more mellow than its aroma implied.
The nose has some honey with a strong spirit presence. The palate is lighter with some spice. A long finish with a hint of pears. Adding water reveals dried fruit on the nose and spice on the finish.
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