Glen Elgin

Glen Elgin 16 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 2008, 58.5%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 10
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

Glen Elgin 16 Years Old Diageo Special Releases 2008 is a well-aged and complex natural cask strength example of a traditionally hand-crafted Speyside malt. Glen Elgin's signature tangerine fruit intertwines with bright notes of winter fruit compote, orange oil and vanilla fudge. Rich European oak yields undertones of dried fruit with a balance of sweet, spicy and cereal flavours. The finish is li ...

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Must Have MaltsVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 498.65
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
9954
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
Diageo Special Releases
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Diageo Special Releases
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Sweet and syrupy with raisins, caramelized oranges, mint, star anise, wet grass, and earthy notes. Dried fruits, citrus, spice, custard, leather, oak, walnuts, dark chocolate, and honey.
Palate
Earthy flavors, caramel, honey, wet leaves, mushrooms, cough syrup, and a whiff of smoke. Firm barley, dried peels, marmalade, juicy orange, prunes, blueberries, black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon. Sweet sherry, malt, tobacco, and leather.
Finish
Sweet at first, then oakier. Long length with black coffee, bitter charcoal, and lightly dirty sulphur. Orange liqueur, blueberries, black pepper, cinnamon, malt, cream, and a hint of pastry crust.
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