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Distillery : Glen Elgin - Speyside
Bourbon Casks and Manzanilla Sherry Finish
Independent Bottling
By William Cadenhead Limited
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2023
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
This Glen Elgin first spent 12 years in Bourbon casks, then, in March 2022, the liquid was transferred to Manzanilla Sherry casks, for an 18-month finish. It's a dry white sherry from Sanlúcar de Barrameda, produced with the Palomino grape. I'm curious about the result.
Let's Taste It :
Quite dry sherry, more on almonds, light vanilla, custard and apple pie sprinkled with cinnamon, an ounce of citrus. Fruity pulp, tropical scents, wild strawberries. Light woodiness, rosewood, orange peel. On the palate, the wood is more intense, damp bark, wild berries, peppermint, it's a little oily, with herbal notes. The spices gradually rise, black pepper, cumin. Quite a long finish, spicy, woody, clove, dried fruit, dates, figs, milk chocolate, vergeoise. Pastry cream.
In Short,
It's not bad, but it's too discreet, unremarkable. I have the feeling that the Sherry casks have erased the already light character of the distillery, but as it's a dry Sherry, it hasn't really influenced the whisky. As a result, although it's not bad, and is even pleasant to drink, it's not very interesting. The price is quite low, but even so, I'm not sure I'd recommend buying it.
Score : 86
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Rosali - Rewind
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