Glen Elgin 1991 19 Year Old Refill Sherry Butt #2324 Signatory

Glen Elgin 1990 / 22 Year Old / Cask #7874+6 / Signatory

This Glen Elgin, released in a beautiful decanter by Signatory in their famous Cask Strength series, was distilled on 29th November 1990 and bottled on 23rd October 2013. So it is one month shy of being 23 years old. Nowadays, Glen Elgin is still one of the most important suppliers for the White Horse blend, just saying. Light yet delicious nose...

Score 85/100

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 Un-Chillfiltered

I do not believe Signatory needs an introduction. Of Glen Elgin, Diageo’s work horse, they have bottled more than 50 casks, mostly from 1995 and 1996. This is a bottling of two hogsheads, cut to 46%. It’s a good thing independent bottlers look at Glen Elgin, for the official releases are few and far between. Sweet, soft and very fruity nose on...

Score 84/100

Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 Claxton's

Claxton's is a fairly new player on the market. They distinguish themselves mostly by the shape of their bottles, which reminds me more of perfume than whisky. Nevertheless, I have had the opportunity to admire and taste some of these and it has to be said: the contents is nice. Today I will try their first Glen Elgin, matured for no less than 2...

Score 82/100

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2008 The Nectar of the Daily Drams

I had tasted this before, during the online version of Spirits in the Sky in November 2020. It was a happy reunion, trust me. Delicious creamy and fruity nose on apricots, sweet apples, almond shavings and Café Noir cookies (something I recently rediscovered). Sultanas and fresh fig. Although not mentioned anywhere, I suspect a sherry cask. Nice...

Score 86/100