Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 805293) - (Adelphi)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.6%
- Age
- 15 years
- Price
- £98.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- A 2008 vintage Glen Elgin matured for 15 years in a single cask and bottled at natural colour and cask strength (55.6% ABV) by independent bottler Adelphi. Yielding 487 bottles without chill filtration, this Speyside malt represents the quality often overlooked in this underappreciated distillery.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 805293) - (Adelphi) is a 15-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 55.6% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
A 2008 vintage Glen Elgin matured for 15 years in a single cask and bottled at natural colour and cask strength (55.6% ABV) by independent bottler Adelphi. Yielding 487 bottles without chill filtration, this Speyside malt represents the quality often overlooked in this underappreciated distillery.
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