Single Malt
Scotland
9 Jan 2008
6 Feb 2023
800179
Here's an independent bottling from one of Scotland's most under-the-radar distilleries. Glen Elgin sits just outside the town in the village of Fogwatt and quietly produces fillings for Diageo's blends. This spent 10 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead and then the rest of the time in a profiler barrique - a Portuguese wine cask - before bottling at cask strength.
Honey, apples, vanilla and some cherry fruit.
Spicy, black pepper and ginger, with a creamy texture.
Honey and vanilla.
This was a great whisky, very complex and rewarding. Will take time to really get to know the spirit. Nose: Blackcurrant, toffee, red wine must, bees wax, stewed berries, rum, fiery Palete: Thick, rich, sweet red wine, cognac, musty tannins, orange, warming, cinnamon, chocolate sauce, maple syrup,bitters/ orange, ginger Finish: Cherry, orange, warming, cinnamon, toffee, flowers, plum, barrel char
