1985 Duncan Taylor Glen Elgin 26 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

The major part of Glen Elgin's present day production continues to be used in the White Horse blends, however it recently became available as a single malt, with exports of the 12 year old, mainly to Italy and Japan expanding since 1977. As a Speyside malt Glen Elgin's 'house style' remains mellow and sweetly honeyed. Soft spring water comes from the area of Millbuies Loch to the southeast of the distillery.

Tasting note: Pale gold. Immediately impresses with its evocative orchard fruit bouquet; ripe pear and hints of kumquat jam. The fruitiness repeats in the second pass which adds noticeable vanilla to the mix. A wonderfully firm, chewy malt offering semi-sweet cereal, vanilla and dried fruit flavours with gently nipping spirit warmth. Hints of cocoa at the finish. The textural mid-palate in combination with the lean, dry finale makes for a salivating malt. 46% Alc./Vol.