Glen Elgin 16 Year Old 1991 (Special Release 2008)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 59.8%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £56.45
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Toasted, Chocolate
- Description
- Glen Elgin's 1991 distillation was aged 16 years and bottled at cask strength in 2007, capturing the distillery's full-bodied, peppery character typical of Speyside craft.
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Glen Elgin 16 Year Old 1991 (Special Release 2008) is a 16-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 59.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — malt extract, toasted, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
Glen Elgin's 1991 distillation was aged 16 years and bottled at cask strength in 2007, capturing the distillery's full-bodied, peppery character typical of Speyside craft.
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