Glenkinchie – 27 Year Old Special Release 2023 (58.3%)

Glenkinchie 27 Year Old is a Lowland single malt from the Diageo Special Releases 2023, a series called Spirited Xchange. It is bottled at a natural cask strength of 58.3%, and is the oldest Glenkinchie released direct from the distillery. The whisky spent 27 years in a mix of refill American and European oak casks and butts. Its design draws on Chinese porcelain and the floral character of the distillery. The nose is an apple orchard in blossom with almonds, vanilla and melon. The palate is powerful but elegant, with honeysuckle, stone fruit, vanilla and white pepper, starting lightly sweet and turning dry. The finish stays dry, with lively spiced oak.