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Glen Elgin
Whisky: Glen Elgin 16 year old
Age: 16 years
Type: Single malt
   
Bottled: 2008
Cask Type: European Oak
Bottle #: 5812/9954
Strength: 58.5%
   
Distillery: Glen Elgin Distillery
Country: Scotland: Speyside
   
 
Date: 09-07-2016
Nose: Glue, light sherry, gentle.
Flavour: Red fruits, a hint of sherry, sweet, apple syrup, peppery, candied apples, a hint of ancid finish.
Body: Round, oily, quite dry, a little starchy.
Comments: Unfortunately, even though it's a little too heavy on the alcohol it's can't quite stomach a little additional water.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++-- ---- ---- (7.5)
   
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