Glen Elgin 24 Year Old 1985 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 44.9%
- Age
- 24 years
- Price
- £84.6
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Nutty
- Description
- Distilled in May 1985 and matured for 24 years in refill wood before bottling at natural cask strength in 2009, this Glen Elgin carries the weight of three decades in oak. A limited release of 250 bottles offering the sophisticated fruit and subtle smoke characteristic of mature Speyside.
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Glen Elgin 24 Year Old 1985 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is a 24-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 44.9% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, sherried, dried fruit, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled in May 1985 and matured for 24 years in refill wood before bottling at natural cask strength in 2009, this Glen Elgin carries the weight of three decades in oak. A limited release of 250 bottles offering the sophisticated fruit and subtle smoke characteristic of mature Speyside.
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