GLENKINCHIE 1990 20 YEAR OLD, 55.1% ABV

Tasting notes by Stuart P

Nose: Sumptuous honeyed fruit – peaches and melons – plus floral and grassy-meadow touches, then a big hit of cloves and black pepper, with a touch of vanilla.

Palate: So spicy! Szechuan pepper and clove, along with rich dried fruit, plus refreshing melon and fig notes. Too much water ruins this dram; a couple of drops is ideal.

Finish: Warming, with the spicy fruit lingering.

Comment: If you think Lowland whiskies are all gentle, grassy drams, think again. This is an intense single malt, with bags of fruit and spice with concentrated flavours. These great November deals will run until the end of the month, when they will be replaced by some super-special seasonal deals. Stay tuned for more details…