Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Bottled by: The Alistair Walker Whisky Company 70cl / 56.7%
A full strength Glen Elgin 2008 single cask bottled as a 13-year-old by Alistair Walker Whisky Co. for Batch 9 of their Infrequent Flyers series.
Glen Elgin Cask 805647 was a recharred hogshead of the 2008 vintage bottled as a 13-year-old without colouring or chill filtration, yielding 269 bottles at its natural cask strength of 56.7%. A classical Speyside whisky from a rather overlooked distillery.
Attributes
| Distillery |
Glen Elgin |
| Bottler |
Alistair Walker Whisky Company |
| Series |
Infrequent Flyers |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Speyside |
| Distilled Year | 2008 |
| Bottling Year | 2022 |
| Age | 13 |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Bottles Produced | 269 |
| Cask Type | Re-charred Hogshead |
| Cask Number | 805647 |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 56.7% |
| Pre-Owned |
No |
Tasting Notes
Official Tasting Notes
Colour: Light gold.
Nose: Fruity - stewed apples. Walnuts and boiled sweets.
Palate: A real bakery store feel to it - creamy and buttery, shortbread, custard creams and honey. A spicy, chilli note comes through towards the end.