Glen Elgin 12 Years
Glen Elgin, one of Scotland's lesser-known distilleries, has been distilling whisky since around 1900. As part of the Classic Malts Selection, it becomes even more interesting when viewed in the context of the full lineup. After being closed several times, the distillery has been producing its own bottlings since its reopening in 1998, in addition to a lion's share which is processed in blends.Apart from special releases and anniversary bottlings, the 12-years single malt is the only permanently available bottling of the distillery. A reason to try it.
The panel
Mean 74.0 · spread 4
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- Glen Elgin
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 12 years
- Strength
- 43% ABV
- Character
- floral
Tasting
Nose
The Scotch opens with hazelnuts and almonds before a fruity sweetness spreads. Notes of toffee caramel and marzipan round off the composition.
Palate
Plum and toffee are the base notes we taste. Accents of malty sweetness, marzipan and spicy oak shape the overall picture.
Finish
The medium-long finish is very dry but still pleasant. Dark chocolate with a touch of oak.
Verdicts
Marcel
A wonderfully approachable Speyside whisky that delights with its nutty sweetness and dry finish, offering genuine drinking pleasure. Glen Elgin 12 shows character without any fuss – ideal for those who appreciate uncomplicated enjoyment with a hint of spice.
Sascha
The Glen Elgin 12 presents itself as a balanced single malt with a clear structure between sweet and spicy notes. The combination of malty depth and a dry finish makes it a solid representative of Speyside, though it could benefit from a bit more aromatic complexity.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Glen Elgin as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £122 across 53 lots · 2024-08