Glen Elgin

Glen Elgin Rare Find 26 Year Old, Refill Bourbon Cask, Cask #900282, 1998, Gleann Mór Spirits Company, 53.6%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 32
Average Score
Avg 87
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Description

The Gleann Mόr Spirits Company is an independent firm based in Edinburgh, specialising in bottling single malt Scotch whiskies. Under its label "A Rare Find" it bottles a selection of exclusive limited edition individual cask bottlings from the warehouses around Scotland. Glen Elgin Cask Number: 900282 53.6% ABV / 70cl Bottle Number: 180 / 249

Overall Rating
87.3/100
Great87.3 / 100

Based on 4 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
The nose delivers kumquat and lychee, with some lemon drizzle cake and zest green apples. Just a hint of freshly hewn pine and sandalwood.
Palate
Slightly grassy at first, with white grapefruit and sherbet balanced with chewy tapioca and toasty Chardonnay.
Finish
Elegant and refined on the finish.
Wwildmint.tram9 Sept
87 / 100

The appeal here is the shift from bright citrus to softer, sweeter notes: white grapefruit and sherbet meet chewy tapioca, while the nose brings lemon drizzle cake alongside kumquat and lychee. That contrast gives the character more shape than a straightforward citrus-led malt. The first impression on the palate is slightly grassy, which keeps the sweetness from taking over. The finish is described as elegant and refined, a fitting close to this measured mix.

Nose: Kumquat and lychee, Lemon drizzle cake, Zest green apples, A hint of freshly hewn pine and sandalwoodPalate: Slightly grassy at first, White grapefruit and sherbet, Chewy tapioca, Toasty ChardonnayFinish: Elegant and refined
fernrambler avatarfernrambler19 Jun
88 / 100

This is a 26-year-old Speyside single malt. Kumquat and lychee give the nose a bright, fruity character, while white grapefruit and sherbet meet chewy tapioca on the palate. The contrast sounds appealing, with an elegant, refined finish.

Nose: Kumquat and lychee, Lemon drizzle cake and zest green apples, A hint of freshly hewn pine and sandalwoodPalate: Slightly grassy at first, White grapefruit and sherbet, Chewy tapioca and toasty ChardonnayFinish: Elegant and refined
SSnowlineRadio2 May
86 / 100

The subtle wood hints sit comfortably beside the bright citrus.

Nose: No tasting notes yetPalate: No tasting notes yetFinish: No tasting notes yet
slowtrain owl avatarslowtrain owl16 Feb
88 / 100

The bright kumquat and white grapefruit sit against chewy tapioca and toasty Chardonnay, which gives this Glen Elgin an appealing contrast. The elegant, refined finish keeps the overall character measured rather than busy.

Nose: Kumquat and lychee, Lemon drizzle cake and zest green apples, A hint of freshly hewn pine and sandalwoodPalate: Slightly grassy at first, White grapefruit and sherbet balanced with chewy tapioca and toasty ChardonnayFinish: Elegant and refined
Change+74.3%
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Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 30, 2026SGD 519.02
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 10, 2026SGD 297.67
Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 26, 2026SGD 367.05
Cask type
Refill Bourbon
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Gleann Mór Spirits Company
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
900282
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
Long fermentation
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
249
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle in black open-frame box
Series highlights
Rare Find
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Allocation
The Whisky Exchange
Nose
The nose delivers kumquat and lychee, with some lemon drizzle cake and zest green apples. Just a hint of freshly hewn pine and sandalwood.
Palate
Slightly grassy at first, with white grapefruit and sherbet balanced with chewy tapioca and toasty Chardonnay.
Finish
Elegant and refined on the finish.
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