Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2011 (Cask 802070) - The Single Cask
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.4%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £85.5
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- Glen Elgin's 12-year-old single cask matured in first-fill ruby Port barrel and bottled at 51.8% ABV, yielding just 59 bottles. The Port finish adds dark fruit and spice complexity to this otherwise elegant Speyside character.
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Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2011 (Cask 802070) - The Single Cask is a 12-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 49.4% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Glen Elgin's 12-year-old single cask matured in first-fill ruby Port barrel and bottled at 51.8% ABV, yielding just 59 bottles. The Port finish adds dark fruit and spice complexity to this otherwise elegant Speyside character.
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