The select whisky of the 2008 Signal Ball

[Rogerson785]

For the 2008 Signal Ball I brought a 1991 Glekinchie Single Lowland Whisky to commemorate the Persian Gulf War, which I fought in and to celebrate the progress of the US Army Signal Corps.

My boss Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Hall and Sergeants Major Shaw both had a sample, and both enjoyed the fine taste.


This is rolling farm country, perfect for growing barley and described by Robert Burns as "the most glorious corn country I have ever seen".
Because of its closeness to Scotland’s capital city, the distillery is a famed stopping point on the tourist trail – and the proud producer of what is commonly known as ‘The Edinburgh Malt’ – the pale, dry aperitif of choice for polite society.

It has also long been the favourite Lowland malt of the blenders, and so always in great demand.

“One of the best-known Lowlanders. The typical regional character is there in its soft grassiness. Perhaps more like lemon grass? Then spicier, with cinnamon and ginger, in a lively finish.” Michael Jackson, whisky writer and expert.

After mellowing in a refill cask to develop the soft distillery character for a decade, a secondary maturation in a specifically chosen amontillado sherry wood cask ensures that all the good work continues. This edition is testimony to the skills of the Master Distiller.

http://www.malts.com/en-us/Malts/sum...lenkinchie.htm


Strength: 43% ABV
Appearance: Sunny golden.
Palate: Intense, a biscuity-sweetness followed by a long echoing interplay of sugar sweetness and oaky dryness.
Finish: An astonishingly long finish, dry and soothing.

[TheSp8]

Mmmmm, Glenkinchie. Glad the LTC and the SGM liked it.

YMOS,
Tony

[Lyrd]

For the 2008 Signal Ball I brought a 1991 Glekinchie Single Lowland Whisky to commemorate the Persian Gulf War, which I fought in and to celebrate the progress of the US Army Signal Corps.

My boss Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Hall and Sergeants Major Shaw both had a sample, and both enjoyed the fine taste.


This is rolling farm country, perfect for growing barley and described by Robert Burns as "the most glorious corn country I have ever seen".
Because of its closeness to Scotland’s capital city, the distillery is a famed stopping point on the tourist trail – and the proud producer of what is commonly known as ‘The Edinburgh Malt’ – the pale, dry aperitif of choice for polite society.

It has also long been the favourite Lowland malt of the blenders, and so always in great demand.

“One of the best-known Lowlanders. The typical regional character is there in its soft grassiness. Perhaps more like lemon grass? Then spicier, with cinnamon and ginger, in a lively finish.” Michael Jackson, whisky writer and expert.

After mellowing in a refill cask to develop the soft distillery character for a decade, a secondary maturation in a specifically chosen amontillado sherry wood cask ensures that all the good work continues. This edition is testimony to the skills of the Master Distiller.

http://www.malts.com/en-us/Malts/sum...lenkinchie.htm


Strength: 43% ABV
Appearance: Sunny golden.
Palate: Intense, a biscuity-sweetness followed by a long echoing interplay of sugar sweetness and oaky dryness.
Finish: An astonishingly long finish, dry and soothing.

31K (combat signal) and Gulf war vet here. Cheers!