Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.8%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £157.45
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- Glen Elgin's 2005 distillation aged 18 years in a single first-fill sherry hogshead yields a limited release of 249 bottles from this Speyside distillery. Expect the rich, dried-fruit character typical of sherry-matured Highland malts with Glen Elgin's characteristic smooth, honeyed profile.
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Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18604902) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 18-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 57.8% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Elgin's 2005 distillation aged 18 years in a single first-fill sherry hogshead yields a limited release of 249 bottles from this Speyside distillery. Expect the rich, dried-fruit character typical of sherry-matured Highland malts with Glen Elgin's characteristic smooth, honeyed profile.
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