Glen Elgin 1997 (Gordon & MacPhail ‘Connoisseurs Choice’)

Dramcalendar Day 16

On the sixteenth day of the Dramcalendar, we have the Glen Elgin 1997, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail as part of their ‘Connoisseurs Choice’ bottling series.

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Glen Elgin 1997 (Gordon & MacPhail 'Connoisseurs Choice')

Glen Elgin 1997 (Gordon & MacPhail ‘Connoisseurs Choice’)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Glen Elgin 1997
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Vintage: 1997
Bottled: 2012
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glen Elgin
Cask Type: 1st Fill & Refill Sherry Casks
Strength: 46.0% Vol.
Colored: No
Chill Filtered: No

Nose

Light and fresh with a complex fruitiness. Lots of tropical fruits like pineapples, mangoes, coconuts and figs, balanced by a rich, sweet maltiness. Vanilla parfait. Hints of oranges, dates with honey, heather and sandalwood.

Taste

Sweet, soft and full-bodied with a zesty freshness. Sweet citrus fruits, tropical fruits and wine gums accompanied by sweet spices. Followed by marshmallows, dark chocolate and herbal tea.

Finish

Long with a slight dryness. Fruits, cinnamon, fennel tea and a bit of heather.

Overall

A very fruity and elegant summer-like dram. Highly recommended – especially if you have a sweet tooth!

Score: 88 / 100

 

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