Glen Elgin 30 Year Old 1992 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.6%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £463.94
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Old Wood, Honey, Toasted, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Glen Elgin's 30-year-old from May 1992 matured entirely in bourbon cask before Hunter Laing released it at 54.6% ABV as part of their Old & Rare Platinum series. Speyside character persists through three decades—expect floral notes, orchard fruit, and gentle spice balanced against the weight of age and the cask's influence. The higher strength adds texture and presence without overwhelming the distillery's signature elegance. For collectors pursuing Speyside's refined expressions at serious age.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Elgin 30 Year Old 1992 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is a 30-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.6% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and fruity character — malt extract, old wood, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Elgin's 30-year-old from May 1992 matured entirely in bourbon cask before Hunter Laing released it at 54.6% ABV as part of their Old & Rare Platinum series. Speyside character persists through three decades—expect floral notes, orchard fruit, and gentle spice balanced against the weight of age and the cask's influence. The higher strength adds texture and presence without overwhelming the distillery's signature elegance. For collectors pursuing Speyside's refined expressions at serious age.
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