Tasting notes·Glen Keith

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

Marcel
86
Sascha
81

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.

Source

Tasting note and scores by WHISKY:EDITION — tasted by Marcel and Sascha, published 2023-01-05.