Glen Elgin 44 Year Old 1975 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.6%
- Age
- 44 years
- Price
- £1023.24
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Leathery, Nutty, Tobacco
- Description
- Hunter Laing has bottled something from 1975. Sherried and leathery with a 45.6% ABV, its nutty and tobacco hints are rather classic. For £1023, maybe the old wood alone does the talking.
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Glen Elgin 44 Year Old 1975 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is a 44-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 45.6% ABV. Expect oaky, fruity and sweet character — old wood, sherried, leathery, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Hunter Laing has bottled something from 1975. Sherried and leathery with a 45.6% ABV, its nutty and tobacco hints are rather classic. For £1023, maybe the old wood alone does the talking.
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