Glenkinchie
Known as “The Edinburgh Malt”, Glenkinchie sits in rolling farmland 25 minutes south of the capital and is the most-visited Lowland distillery. The 12 Year Old is the reference point for delicate, grassy Lowland style — a useful gateway for beginners.
Visiting Glenkinchie
Contact distillery
Pencaitland, East Lothian
EH34 5ET
- Shop
- Caf\u00e9/Restaurant
- Parking
Core range
12 Year Old
43% ABV
Location
Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5ET
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