Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800400 & 800401) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £44.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Glen Elgin's 9-year-old single malt from 2008, bottled in 2018 and drawn from two casks, represents the Speyside distillery's approachable yet complex profile.
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Glen Elgin 9 Year Old 2008 (casks 800400 & 800401) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is a 9-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Glen Elgin's 9-year-old single malt from 2008, bottled in 2018 and drawn from two casks, represents the Speyside distillery's approachable yet complex profile.
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