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Glen Elgin
Whisky: Glen Elgin 1991-2008 CS
Serie: Old Masters, cask strength selection
Age: 17 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 1991
Bottled: 2008
Cask Type: Sherry
Cask #: 2598
Strength: 54.6%
   
Distillery: Glen Elgin Distillery
Bottler: James MacArthur & Co.
Country: Scotland: Speyside
   
 
Date: 18-01-2009
Nose: Slightly sour, slightly stale, some wood. seems to have been in the neighborhood of some sherry.
Flavour: Freshly sour, liquorish, some pepper, a little citrus, some peach sweetness.
Body: Slightly dry, a little stimulating, slightly creamy, a little dynamic. Great long finish.
Comments: Definitely worthy of purchasing.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++-- ---- (8.5)