Glen Keith 21 Years
The Glen Keith 21 Years is a single malt Scotch whisky that is matured exclusively in oak casks. It is produced by the Glen Keith Distillery, which has been located in the Speyside region of Scotland since 1957.The single malt, which has been matured for more than two decades, comes in the typical packaging style of the distillery.
The panel
Mean 83.5 · spread 5
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Glen Keith
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 21 years
- Strength
- 43% ABV
- Character
- delicate
Tasting
Nose
On opening the bottle, the aroma of Glen Keith 21 Years is intense and fruity, with strong notes of peach and apricot. The whisky has a velvety smooth smell with sweet vanillin and marzipan notes. There is also a slight oak note that adds depth and complexity to the aroma.
Palate
On the palate, the Scotch has a rich and creamy mouthfeel. The predominant flavour is marzipan, with hints of green apple and other light fruit notes. There is also a slight toffee flavour as well as a honey sweetness.
Finish
The finish is long and sweet, with a strong presence of oak. The oak flavours add depth and complexity to the whisky and balance the sweetness and fruitiness of the other flavours.
Verdicts
Marcel
The Glen Keith 21 is a true whisky for the pleasure-seeker: soft, fruity, and with an enticing sweetness that leaves you wanting more. It wraps you in marzipan and peach without ever becoming overly complicated – perfect for relaxed evenings with character!
Sascha
Technically clean and well-balanced, the Glen Keith 21 presents itself as a balanced Speyside whisky with a clear oak structure and a harmonious blend of fruit and vanilla notes. While it lacks a bit of complexity, its solid maturation and coherent mouthfeel make it a reliable choice for lovers of refined single malts.
What it is worth
No auction record for this distillery, so we cannot tell you what this bottle is worth. We would rather say that than guess.