Glen Elgin 12 Year Old, Distillery Bottled
£48.50
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A quietly complex Speyside single malt with layers of orchard fruit and honeyed charm.
- Opens with baked apple, pear drops, and honey, followed by subtle spice, malted biscuit, and a touch of waxy citrus. The finish is soft, creamy, and gently herbal.
- Matured for 12 years in a mix of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, giving it a balanced sweetness and depth.
- Glen Elgin Distillery, located just south of Elgin in Speyside, is known for its traditional worm tub condensers and slow distillation, which contribute to its rich, textured spirit.
- Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to reveal its delicate floral and fruity notes. A great choice for contemplative sipping.
- Type/Colour: Single Malt Whisky
- Alcohol: 43%
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Country: Scotland
The buildings of the Glen Elgin distillery are rather modest, this being due to a lack of funding when it was first built in 1898. The whisky distillery was designed by the renowned Charles Doig, who heralded from the namesake town, Elgin. Despite the size and the decidedly low annual production capacity of 1.83 million litres, the Glen Elgin distillery enjoys world wide popularity, selling nearly nine million bottles a year. The building was financed by the North of Scotland banker James Carle and William Simpson of Glenfarclas fame. Having begun distillation at the turn of the 20th century, Glen Elgin closed down just months later. In 1901, the distillery was acquired at auction by the Glen Elgin-Glenlivet Distillery Company for £4,000. Production began once more, though it only lasted from 1904 to 1905. It was not until Scottish Malt Distillers acquired Glen Elgin in 1930 that its fate improved. To this day the bulk of whisky production is used for blending, particularly in the White Horse blends; Scottish Malt Distillers having licensed the distillery to White Horse shortly after purchase. In 1964, a further four stills were installed, bringing the total to six. Substantial renovations were carried out on the site and today the 1960s aesthetics remain.