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Glen Elgin 2008 16 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glen Elgin 2008 LotG

Glen Elgin

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
16 years
ABV
58.8%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Glen Elgin
Distillation Year
09.01.2008
Bottling Year
19.03.2024
Cask Types
Tawny Port

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€126.55(2025-03-25)

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Glen Elgin has deep roots in three distilleries connected to White Horse Blended Whisky. First is Lagavulin, inherited by the brand's creator Peter Mackie from his father. Second is Craigellachie, built by Mackie in 1891 to supply malt whisky for White Horse. Third is Glen Elgin itself, owned not by the Mackie family but by DCL, which acquired White Horse Distillers in 1927. Since the 1890s, single malt whisky from these three distilleries formed the base of White Horse, one of the world's best-selling whiskies in the first half of the 20th century. Though now ranked 15th in whisky sales, White Horse remains the most popular Scotch whisky in some regions, selling 19 million bottles in 2018. Although Glen Elgin wasn't included in Diageo's 1988 Classic Malts series, it has been sold as a single malt since 1977. Respected by blenders and recognized for its consumer sales potential, it briefly appeared in the Flora & Fauna series. In 2002, Diageo gave four brands increased focus—Glen Elgin, Caol Ila, Clynelish, and Glen Ord—launching the Hidden Malts series. While Hidden Malts sold for several years, Glen Ord has since joined The Singleton family, while the other three now appear in the expanded Classic Malts series. Since 2001, Glen Elgin Distillery has operated with one 8.4-ton Steinecker full-lauter mash tun, nine larch washbacks (two replaced in 2018), and six small stills. The distillery runs 12-16 mashes weekly. The stills are connected to six wooden worm tub condensers. In 2019, the distillery operated five days per week, producing 1.8 million liters of new make spirit annually. The sole official bottling is Glen Elgin 12 Year Old. In 2017, Glen Elgin released an 18-year-old expression for the Special Releases series, matured in bodega European oak sherry casks.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 1957

Whiskyspace Notes 1957

Jun 24, 2026, 09:49:28

Oh, that’s a proper strawberry bomb! 🍓 Rosy amber in the glass, then boom—jammy, ultra-ripe berries everywhere, like strawberry sweets melted into liqueur. Hints of dried figs and raisins lurking underneath, with a touch of honey and cranberry syrup. Bit of slate and clay at the end, but honestly, it’s all about that strawberry lead. Long finish, quite pleasant indeed.

Whiskyspace Notes 1928

Whiskyspace Notes 1928

Jun 24, 2026, 04:16:55

Just had a sip of this – the colour’s a gorgeous rosy amber. Immediately, it’s all strawberry on the nose: strawberry sweets, syrup, and a hint of herbal tea. When you taste it, the strawberry really takes the lead, like strawberry yoghurt or jam, with some honey and dried fruits like raisins and figs coming through. There’s a bit of cranberry syrup too, and wild strawberries give it that ultra-ripe vibe. Quite pleasant and fun, though maybe just a little bit too much sweetness for me. The finish lingers long, sweet, with that usual black pepper note. Truly, it’s like sipping on strawberry liqueur – very nice! 🍓

Whiskyspace Notes 1905

Whiskyspace Notes 1905

Jun 24, 2026, 01:42:38

Quite pleasant actually, quite sweet right off the bat. It's like a big dollop of strawberry syrup and cranberry syrup mixed together – very fruity. Then it gets richer, you know? Really reminds me of those wild strawberry sweets you get, or maybe strawberry jam. There's a hint of something like honey and dried figs in there too, but honestly, strawberry takes the lead. It's truly, it's all about strawberry liqueur for me. Has a nice, long finish. A bit of black pepper warmth comes through, which is nice. 🍓

Whiskyspace Notes 1832

Whiskyspace Notes 1832

Jun 23, 2026, 18:04:23

Just tried this one and blimey, it's like diving headfirst into a strawberry patch! 🍓 The first thing that hits you is this intense, ultra-ripe strawberry sweetness – it’s all strawberry liqueur and jam at the forefront. After a moment, you get a bit of strawberry yoghurt and those wild strawberry sweets from childhood. It's very pleasant, maybe just a little bit too much for me, actually. There’s a nice hint of dried figs and raisins in the background, with a touch of honey and even some cranberry syrup. I thought I got a fleeting note of slate and clay, and the usual black pepper warmth comes through at the end. Overall, a fun, sweet dram. Truly, it's all about the strawberry!

Whiskyspace Notes 1796

Whiskyspace Notes 1796

Jun 23, 2026, 14:00:23

真的是一个很好喝的威士忌 🍸,首先就有了些草莓布丁的风味,跟咖啡糖的味道有得一拼。再喝进去,感觉到的是草莓酱的甜味,跟我小时候吃的草莓果冻很像。然后呢,一点点味道像是草莓口味的甜酒,感觉还不错。这其中也能感受到点苦味和黑胡椒的味道,但都只是轻微的一点。整体来说,草莓味道比较强,很是喜欢。

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