Glen Keith Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Edition 40% ABV

Color: rich gold; think of a good Pilsner.

Nose: sweet cereal, general aromas of white fleshed fruits and wildflower honey. No alcohol to mention.

Palate: gentle, easy and sweet. The first flavors are traditional ex-bourbon cask flavors of vanilla, honey and a hint of pepper which lingers for the lower end medium finish. The least bit of oak tannin sits on the tongue with the sweetness and pepper.

Glen Keith is a good little Speyside distillery in the Chivas portfolio. Mothballed from 1999 to 2013, their older whiskies were favored by independent bottlers and are always very good examples of well made use of ex bourbon barrels. While blending has been the customary destination for most Glen Keith spirit, this Distilery Edition is a nice base official bottling of single malt that I assume is at least mostly from spirit distilled after the reopening. Do not have great expectations of this whisky. It is easily considered weak if one is partial to cask strength whiskies, but it gets by okay with the low ABV because the other flavors are solid.

This whisky was purchased at a supermarket in downtown Glasgow in Fall 2019 for about £24. Entry level whiskies are very commonly found at surprisingly low prices in supermarkets throughout the UK and in Europe as well. For under $40, it is an enjoyable, easy drinking and approachable whisky that is simple yet satisfactory.