A great vintage of Glenkinchie
Colour: Reddish gold
Nose: Classic and malty Glenkinchie, super sweet, ripe grapes, anise, chocolate mint, root beer, apple pie, intense floral notes, toffee, caramel, cocoa, coffee, herbage, liqourice tea, butterscotch, more anise.
Palate: Intense dry sherried arrival, turning much sweeter, mellowed and fruity with development, especially cherry, barley notes, turning into dark chocolate and cacao nibs, mint, rhubarb pie, anise, liqourice, brightly floral, stewed fruits, strawberry jam, just a bit of pepper, honey.
Finish: Peppery, dry, apricots, dry white grapes, medium length, caramel nutty end.
Mouthfeel: Prickly, light body.
92.5/100
- Thomas Moss
4th January 2018