Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 805647) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.7%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £76.9
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Citric
- Description
- Glen Elgin's profile shifts subtly depending on cask choice—this 13-year-old spent its maturation in a re-charred hogshead, bringing out the distillery's lighter, more delicate Speyside character. Bottled in 2021 by independent bottler Alistair Walker with only 269 bottles produced.
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Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 805647) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is a 13-year-old single malt from Glen Elgin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 56.7% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glen Elgin's profile shifts subtly depending on cask choice—this 13-year-old spent its maturation in a re-charred hogshead, bringing out the distillery's lighter, more delicate Speyside character. Bottled in 2021 by independent bottler Alistair Walker with only 269 bottles produced.
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