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.
Facts
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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