Single Malt
Scotland
DS Tayman
1 Sept 2009
1 Jan 2022
1000000
Single malt Scotch from Glen Elgin, distilled in September 2009 and matured for a dozen years, including a finish in a first-fill syrah (shiraz) red wine barrel. In January 2022, that cask was opened by indie bottler DS Tayman, releasing a total of 375 bottles.
Juicy pears and gristy barley open things up, with jammy pastries and heart wood spice.
Stewed cherries, chocolate raisins and baked apples mingle as peppery heat develops beneath.
Honeyed plums, sweet barley, and more fresh pear, with lingering drying oak and prickling spice.
Found this more agreeable than the linkwood 12yo. The label is unreadable. Whose idea was it to go with white on yellow? Disappointing.
I really like this. Having been a big fan of the Glen elgin 12 yr old this one is exactly the same with that lovely meaty, acidic tang softened out by the fruity cask influence
