Glen Elgin 12 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.6%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £64.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- Glen Elgin 12 Year Old finished in Moscatel sherry brings ripe stone fruit and warming spice to the Speyside distillery's baseline character. The octave cask finish intensifies the sherried profile without overwhelming the underlying malt.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Elgin 12 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 12-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Scotland), bottled at 55.6% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, toasted, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glen Elgin 12 Year Old finished in Moscatel sherry brings ripe stone fruit and warming spice to the Speyside distillery's baseline character. The octave cask finish intensifies the sherried profile without overwhelming the underlying malt.
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