Glen Elgin 1995 17 años Casks #1149+50 Signatory Un-Chillfiltered Collection

Glen Elgin SMWS 85.25 - Orange blossom honey straws

Distilled at Glen Elgin in October 1999, this sat in a refill hogshead for 13 years, yielding only 312 bottles. The colour is a light-to-medium gold. On the nose, rather young and spirity with subtle tropical fruits, light honey, mint, heather and lemon. Solvent speaks to its youth (though it's a year older than the standard Glen Elgin 12, which...

Score 85/100

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old Flora & Fauna

I had always pronounced this whisky as Elgin with a soft "g" until Mick, the Publican of Highland Stillhouse in Oregon City, said it correctly, and I realized my error. The other night, Mick went on to say that he enjoys Glen Elgins a great deal as oft-overlooked gems. I tend to agree with him, and I felt fairly nostalgic drinking my...

Score 90/100

Glen Elgin Connoisseurs Choice 1995

There isn't a single review of a Glen Elgin expression as yet, and that simply cannot continue, this wonderful distillery deserves greater perusal of its wares, and you deserve an introduction to this most criminally underrated malt. Note I usually buy the distillery's own 12yo bottling, but will review Gordon&MacPhail's connoisseur's choice...

Score 92/100

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

I don't mind whiskies like this one. There's not much fanfare. They choose to remain understated and deliver above your expectations. Primarily a distillery that produces malts for blending giants Diageo, Glen Elgin has a charming expression in this 12 year old. A bright nose with sparkling fruits - like a fruit salad dropped in an aerated drink...

Score 87/100