Glenkinchie 12 Years Old Scotch Whisky
Glenkinchie 12 Years Old Scotch Whisky is the classic Lowland single malt — light, elegant, and floral, bottled at 43% ABV in a 750mL bottle. Distilled just outside Edinburgh and known as "The Edinburgh Malt," it ages 12 years in oak for a creamy, sweet-cereal profile with a signature dry finish. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 12 years — Lowland single malt
- Origin: Pencaitland, near Edinburgh, Scotland (Diageo Classic Malts)
- Profile: floral, honey, malted barley, dry cereal finish
The Edinburgh Malt
Glenkinchie distills in the rolling barley country of East Lothian, a short drive from Edinburgh, and its style could hardly be further from Islay's smoke: gentle triple-distilled spirit aged in oak for 12 years. As the Lowland representative in the Classic Malts range, it is the single malt for drinkers who prize finesse over force.
Tasting Notes
Expect a light, sweet nose of wildflowers, honey, and fresh malt. The palate is creamy and rounded — cereal sweetness and soft fruit over a gentle oak frame — leading to the house signature: a long, dry, slightly biscuity finish that invites the next sip.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat or with a splash of cool water, which lifts the floral nose. Its lightness makes it an ideal pre-dinner whisky, and it pairs beautifully with goat cheese, fruit tarts, or simply good company on a warm evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenkinchie peated?
No — like most Lowland malts, Glenkinchie 12 is unpeated: light, floral, and sweet rather than smoky.
What does "The Edinburgh Malt" mean?
It is Glenkinchie's nickname, earned from its distillery's location just outside Edinburgh in East Lothian.
How long is Glenkinchie 12 aged?
Twelve years in oak, bottled at 43% ABV.
Is Glenkinchie good for beginners?
It is one of the most approachable single malts — light and sweet with no peat, a classic starting point for the category.
For more from this Lowland distillery, browse Glenkinchie, and for the wider category see our Scotch whisky selection. Pick up Glenkinchie 12 Years Old online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.