Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43.8%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £199
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Glen Elgin distilled in May 1985 and matured in a single cask for 28 years before bottling by Duncan Taylor in December 2013, producing just 175 bottles. This rare Speyside expression represents one of the distillery's oldest independent releases, offering a window into how its delicate spirit develops over decades.
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Glen Elgin 28 Year Old 1985 (cask 1525) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is a 28-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Elgin distilled in May 1985 and matured in a single cask for 28 years before bottling by Duncan Taylor in December 2013, producing just 175 bottles. This rare Speyside expression represents one of the distillery's oldest independent releases, offering a window into how its delicate spirit develops over decades.
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