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Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

Scotch Single Malt Speyside
Age
12 years
ABV
43%
Flavour Fingerprint
Malt Light Fruit Citrus Floral Herbal Spice Sweet Dark Fruit Nutty Earth Maritime Smoke / Peat

The shape of Glen Elgin 12 Year Old

This bottle's own signature across the twelve-axis Spirit Map — not the distillery average, but this exact expression.

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Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.

Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Light gold with bright amber highlights.
Nose
Fresh and fruity with notes of orchard fruits, green apple, and vanilla. A whisper of honey and subtle oak adds complexity.
Palate
Smooth and balanced with stone fruit flavors, creamy malt sweetness, and a gentle spice. Light oak tannins provide structure without overwhelming the delicate character.
Finish
Clean, medium finish with lingering vanilla, a touch of citrus zest, and dry cereal notes.

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • ex-bourbon barrels

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