Glen Elgin 14 Year Old / United Distillers Christmas 1990 Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £500
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- This 14-year-old Glen Elgin, distilled in the mid-1970s and bottled exclusively for United Distillers staff at Christmas 1990, offers a rare glimpse into the distillery's house style during a formative period. The extended maturation brings depth and complexity to Speyside's characteristically fruity and slightly spicy profile. A cherished insider bottling for collectors of limited-edition distillery releases.
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Glen Elgin 14 Year Old / United Distillers Christmas 1990 Speyside Whisky is a from Glen Elgin (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — malt extract, honey, toasted, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 14-year-old Glen Elgin, distilled in the mid-1970s and bottled exclusively for United Distillers staff at Christmas 1990, offers a rare glimpse into the distillery's house style during a formative period. The extended maturation brings depth and complexity to Speyside's characteristically fruity and slightly spicy profile. A cherished insider bottling for collectors of limited-edition distillery releases.
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