Glenkinchie 27 years old The Floral Treasure

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Words of Whisky (87)

Nose: Very elegant, supremely delicate. The floral notes weave in and out. It is somewhat leafy also, but there are touches of melted butter, some warm apple compôte, and a hint of orange zest too. Maybe not the most complex, but neatly integrated and sophisticated.
Taste: The creamy texture is enjoyable. It certainly doesn’t give away its age. Not as delicate as you might expect. The European oak provides some wood spices, there’s plenty of fudge, a whisper of ginger, some crème brûlée and a tinge of orange marmelade.
Finish: Medium length. Lingering oak tannins, some char, then settling into sweeter notes like honey. Even a touch of aniseed.

Conclusion
A whisky with two faces. One elegant, sophisticated. The other more brash, displaying some youthfulness. The Glenkinchie 27 Years The Floral Treasure is good, but maybe not quite living up to expectations.