Glen Elgin 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £44.9
- Community rating
- 3.89 / 5 (19 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Honey, Malt Extract, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- With a rating of 3.89 and 19 ratings backing it, Glen Elgin 12 Year Old is a well-regarded choice among Speyside single malts. At £44.9, some say its 'Fresh Fruit' and 'Honey' notes make it worth the investment. A 43.0% ABV might appeal to those who enjoy a balanced, nuanced sip.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Elgin 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Holds a 3.9/5 community rating. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — fresh fruit, honey, malt extract, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
With a rating of 3.89 and 19 ratings backing it, Glen Elgin 12 Year Old is a well-regarded choice among Speyside single malts. At £44.9, some say its 'Fresh Fruit' and 'Honey' notes make it worth the investment. A 43.0% ABV might appeal to those who enjoy a balanced, nuanced sip.
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