Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1997 (batch 18/003) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.7%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £135.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Rated 5.0 out of 2 votes, ensuring at least a consistent appeal. £135.95 for 20 years of Speyside goodness might just be a shrewd move. With 'Sherried' and 'Chocolate' notes, this stands for itself.
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Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1997 (batch 18/003) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1997 (batch 18/003) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 20-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 55.7% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Rated 5.0 out of 2 votes, ensuring at least a consistent appeal. £135.95 for 20 years of Speyside goodness might just be a shrewd move. With 'Sherried' and 'Chocolate' notes, this stands for itself.
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