Glenkinchie

This is the second of the six classic malts which I have sampled. It cost about $20 CDN less than the Oban, but went much more quickly. It’s a Lowland Scotch, one of the very few single malts still manufactured in that region. The taste is very different from what I’ve come to expect from most single malts. There is no peatiness, no salty tang reminiscent of the sea, and no smoky aroma or flavour. The aroma is somewhat like licorice and there are licorice notes to the taste, as well as walnut riffs that reminded me of good sherry. The aftertaste is very smooth, among the smoothest I’ve experienced in single malt.
Overall, I liked it and it was smooth, easy drinking. It’s not as distinctive as some other whiskies and I don’t think it will replace my favourites such as Bowmore or Glenlivet.
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