Glenkinchie Scotch Whisky

Glenkinchie Scotch whisky distillery is located just 15 miles east of Edinburgh on the edge of the Lammermuir hills a region known as the "Garden Of Scotland".

Brothers George and John Rate founded the distillery between 1825 and 1833.

It was originally named Milton Distillery and renamed Glenkinchie Distillery in 1837.

In 1853 the Rate brothers went bankrupt and the empty buildings of the distillery were used as a cowshed and sawmill.

In 1881 Glenkinchie was bought and restored by an association of whisky merchants and blenders from Edinburgh. This rebuilding took the best part of 10 years. The result was the Victorian distillery village known today – with its characteristic red brick buildings, houses for workers and even a bowling green.

Production was re-established in 1891 after rebuilding both the distillery and malt house. The distillery stopped using its own maltings in 1969.

Glenkinchie has six wooden washbacks used for fermentation, two made from Oregon Pine and four from Canadian Larch. A distinctive feature is the two fat old copper pot stills among the largest in the industry; together they produce 1.3 million litres annually. A single cast-iron worm tub cools the spirit, in preference to a more modern condenser, giving the whisky greater character and depth.

Glenkinchie Whisky Tasting Notes

Distillery Style

Nose : Light and grassy.

Palate : Light bodied. Gentle fruit, heather and spices.

Finish : Floral and spicy.