Glen Elgin 1991 20 Year Old Sherry Butt #2325 Signatory Cask Strength Collection

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

Not many whiskies simultaneously fall under the categories of affordable and wonderful. When such whiskies do come around, geeks like us are usually quick to find them and start singing their praises. But some do manage to stay under the radar. Glen Elgin 12, for example. Nose: Initially closed, with sherry and fruits. Honey, butter, pears, apple,...

Score 91/100

Glen Elgin 17 Year Old 1991 James MacArthur

The boys of the Milano Whisky Festival did not buy the whole cask, it would seem. James MacArthur released another bottling of the same cask, but at 54,6% ABV. For the festival in Italy, only 150 bottles were filled at a slightly lower ABV. So this must have been diluted for that purpose. On the nose, one scent jumps out immediately: butterscotch....

Score 85/100

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

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 I...

Score 85/100