Glenkinchie Scotch-single
The quiet Lowland malt from outside Edinburgh, grassy and clean.
The story behind Glenkinchie
Glenkinchie comes from the Lowlands, in East Lothian outside Edinburgh, which is why you will hear it called the Edinburgh malt. The distillery was founded in the 1820s by the Rate brothers and has stayed a light, grassy, unpeated single malt ever since, double distilled and matured mostly in refill American oak. That profile made it useful to blenders, and it still feeds Johnnie Walker, which Diageo owns.
We have carried Glenkinchie for years, and it earns its shelf space the old way: it tastes like barley and clean spirit rather than smoke or sherry. If you have been drinking only Islay, this is the other side of Scotland.
Explore the Glenkinchie range
Three expressions, one character. The core 12 Year Old is the reference point, the Distillers Edition adds amontillado sherry, and the 10 is the lighter pour.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenkinchie 10 Single Malt | Lowland single malt | Not stated | Lighter, grassy, citrus, gentle malt, unpeated |
| Glenkinchie 12 Year Old | Lowland single malt | 86 proof (43% ABV) | Core bottling, floral, hay, lemon, soft finish |
| Glenkinchie Distillers Edition | Lowland single malt | 86 proof (43% ABV) | Amontillado sherry finish, nutty, dried fruit, malt |
| Glenkinchie 12 Year Old | Lowland single malt | 86 proof (43% ABV) | Neat or with a splash, aperitif pour |
| Glenkinchie Distillers Edition | Lowland single malt | 86 proof (43% ABV) | After dinner, nutty sherry edge, longer finish |
Which Glenkinchie is right for you?
Pricing here is straightforward. The Glenkinchie 10 Single Malt is $39.99 for a 750mL, the entry point if you want to meet the house style. The 12 Year Old, the core bottling at 43% ABV, is $76.99. The Distillers Edition, finished in amontillado sherry casks, is $89.99. All three are 750mL. Stock moves, so call the Commack store at (631) 343-7200 before you drive out, or ask us to check availability when you buy Glenkinchie online.
Wants a break from peat smoke without losing malt backbone.
Amontillado casks give the nutty, dry fruit edge they already like.
Lowest entry price, light and grassy, easy to sip while learning.