Glenkinchie 2013/2026 - 12 Year Old - Oloroso Sherry Cask #12352875 - The Octave - 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import
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Profile: Glenkinchie 2013/2026 - 12 Years - Oloroso Sherry Cask #12352875 - The Octave - 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import at a glance
- Lowland character: Glenkinchie comes from the Scottish Lowlands and is known for a refined, elegant style with a clear structure.
- Maturation in an Oloroso sherry cask: The cask influence adds depth, spice, and fruity sherry notes to this single malt.
- The Octave maturation: Aging in the small Octave cask creates more intense wood contact and a concentrated, expressive character.
- Unadulterated enjoyment: Bottled without coloring, it shows its natural appearance and authentic cask influence.
- Limited presentation: As a Duncan Taylor bottling for Kirsch Import’s 50th anniversary, this single malt has a distinctly collectible and individual profile.
Portrait: What defines the Glenkinchie 2013/2026 - 12 Years - Oloroso Sherry Cask #12352875 - The Octave - 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import
The Glenkinchie 2013/2026 combines the typical elegance of a Lowland single malt with the aromatic depth of an Oloroso sherry cask. Distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2026 after 12 years of maturation, it brings the distillery’s signature into the glass in a form that feels both approachable and characterful.
Duncan Taylor uses the small The Octave cask for this release, allowing the whisky to interact closely with the wood. This creates more intensity, greater spice, and a concentrated aromatic profile. The bottling for Kirsch Import’s 50th anniversary adds another layer of significance, making it a whisky for enthusiasts who appreciate clear origin and precise cask craftsmanship.
At 53.5% ABV, it shows strength without losing balance. The result is a Lowland malt with sherry influence that does not try to be loud, but instead impresses with finesse, structure, and an authentic style.
Tasting Notes: How the Glenkinchie 2013/2026 - 12 Years - Oloroso Sherry Cask #12352875 - The Octave - 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import tastes
- Nose: Gentle sherry sweetness meets dried fruit, soft spice, and a hint of oak.
- Palate: Powerful yet balanced, with notes of raisins, dark fruit, malt, and spicy wood.
- Texture: The cask influence gives it a dense, present mouthfeel, while still remaining typically Glenkinchie in its elegance rather than heaviness.
- Finish: The finish fades pleasantly and persistently with sherry, gentle spice, and dry oak notes.
| Bottler: | Duncan Taylor |
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| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 53,50%vol. |
| Age: | 12 year old |
| Distillery: | Glenkinchie |
| Destillation Date: | 2013 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Duncan Taylor |
| Region: | Lowlands |
| Responsible food business operator: | Kirsch Import GmbH & Co. KG, Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, Deutschland |
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