Glenkinchie, 27 Year Old, Lowland, Special Releases 2023,

This is one of the oldest Glenkinchie releases ever bottled. Taking inspiration from the exquisite porcelain of China’s great dynasties, this rare whisky has been slowly matured for twenty-seven years to achieve an imperiously refined expression of its lush, floral flavours. A hint of fruit as the nose opens conjures an image of the apple orchard, soon joined by light touches of almond and vanilla, before lush meadow-grass aromas develop the floral theme. Smooth and pleasing in texture, the opulent and rounded taste starts lightly sweet and becomes elegantly drying, with a vibrant oaky spiciness that persists in the dry finish.