Glen Elgin 17 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.2%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £64.95
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Glen Elgin's 17-year-old Speyside single malt represents a rare bottling from this understated distillery, with just 45 bottles released from the Forgotten Gems collection. Matured in refill casks over nearly two decades, it showcases the elegant, honeyed character typical of the region.
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Glen Elgin 17 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is a 17-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 55.2% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — honey, vanilla, malt extract, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glen Elgin's 17-year-old Speyside single malt represents a rare bottling from this understated distillery, with just 45 bottles released from the Forgotten Gems collection. Matured in refill casks over nearly two decades, it showcases the elegant, honeyed character typical of the region.
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