Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 149) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.5%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £71.5
- Tasting notes
- New Wood, Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- At 13 years old, this Glen Elgin hails from Speyside with a robust ABV of 58.5%. 'New Wood' and 'Vanilla' make an appearance, but without tasting, who can say? £71.5 might be a stretch for some, but enthusiasts could find it worthwhile.
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Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 149) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is a 13-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 58.5% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, sweet and fruity character — new wood, vanilla, honey, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
At 13 years old, this Glen Elgin hails from Speyside with a robust ABV of 58.5%. 'New Wood' and 'Vanilla' make an appearance, but without tasting, who can say? £71.5 might be a stretch for some, but enthusiasts could find it worthwhile.
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