Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1998 (Special Release 2017)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.8%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Yeasty, Malt Extract, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Glen Elgin's 18-year-old 2017 Special Release is a rare vatting combining two fermentation methods—Pombe and cerevisiae yeast strains—matured separately in ex-bodega and refill European oak. The result is a creamy, textured Speyside with unconventional depth across 5,352 bottles.
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Glen Elgin 18 Year Old 1998 (Special Release 2017) is a 18-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — yeasty, malt extract, honey, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Elgin's 18-year-old 2017 Special Release is a rare vatting combining two fermentation methods—Pombe and cerevisiae yeast strains—matured separately in ex-bodega and refill European oak. The result is a creamy, textured Speyside with unconventional depth across 5,352 bottles.
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