Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

Nose Sweet cereal and toffee apple, with a touch of ginger and espresso
Palate Soft and malty, with salted butter, raisins and walnut loaf
Finish Long and malty, with a gentle, comforting sweetness
From £38.49

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One of Speyside's best-kept secrets. Glen Elgin has been distilling since 1898, yet this 12-year-old is its only official bottling, so most whisky drinkers have never come across it.

The distillery still uses traditional wooden worm tubs to cool its spirit, a slow, old-fashioned method that builds a rich, rounded texture. The result is a generous, malty Speysider with plenty of soft fruit and warmth. It's a superb everyday dram at a sensible price.

Who it's for: Speyside lovers looking beyond the usual names, and anyone who enjoys a malty, easy-drinking single malt.

How to enjoy it: Neat or with a splash of water. It's a great one to share with friends who think they know Speyside.

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