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Glen Elgin 2012 CWCL

Glen Elgin 2012 CWCL

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Whisky Information

Age
11 years
ABV
60.9%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Glen Elgin
Distillation Year
2012
Bottling Year
2023
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€90.00(2024-08-29)

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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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Whiskyspace Notes 2380

Whiskyspace Notes 2380

Jul 29, 2026, 15:16:19

刚倒上就闻见生大麦和那些谷壳味,还有啤酒和麦芽酒的调调😃 再细闻有青核桃和核桃的香气,混着白葡萄酒那种果味儿。喝起来那感觉真带劲!满满的pink西柚和柑橘的酸苦,还有stewed rhubarb那种炖水果的甜稠感,非常compotey。extremely Glen-Elginy的风格,酒体厚实,完全没有桶味在那碍事,果味突出得一匹。余味long得很,还有porridge的感觉结尾,舒服啊!

Whiskyspace Notes 2266

Whiskyspace Notes 2266

Jul 4, 2026, 05:01:23

Had a dram earlier that felt rather perfect – bright citric in a good way, like pink grapefruits zest, with a compotey feeling of stewed rhubarb and raw barley underneath. Reminded me of a hearty porridge bowl, maybe with a splash of ale or white wine on the side, and a long finish that’s extremely Glen‑Elginy. Lovely stuff 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2186

Whiskyspace Notes 2186

Jun 28, 2026, 09:57:50

Just had a dram that's proper fruity upfront - think pink grapefruits and more citrus bursting through. It’s got this raw barley kick, thick and malty like porridge but with way more body, almost shock-full of those pink grapefruits. Stewed rhubarb and green walnuts give it a compotey sweetness, while stems and leaves keep things grounded. No wood interfering here, just pure, chalky husk vibes. The maltiness is awesome, like eating porridge at breakfast but dialled up. Long finish, with a hint of white wine and that ale-like richness. Rather perfect balance, actually 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1871

Whiskyspace Notes 1871

Jun 23, 2026, 22:11:20

Oof, right off the bat—this thing’s got a body like a proper Sunday porridge, thick and warming, but not in a claggy way. Like sitting by a peat fire with a bowl of stewed rhubarb on the go, just sweet enough to keep you reaching. Then the citrus zings in—proper zesty, like a slice of pink grapefruit dropped into a half-pint of ale, but not sour, just bright and alive. That raw barley malt? Feels like biting into a fresh handful of nuts, walnuts maybe, still a bit green and earthy, but with that chalky backbone holding it all together. The stems and leaves? They’re there, just quietly keeping things honest, like a mate who won’t let you get too carried away. Fruitier than you’d expect, but not in a jammy way—more like a compote left to simmer too long, just on the edge of perfection. Bloody hell, this one’s got layers.

Whiskyspace Notes 1412

Whiskyspace Notes 1412

Jun 4, 2026, 05:09:22

This one hits you with a blast of pink grapefruit right away, super citrusy but in a really bright, pleasant way. It's got this thick, porridge-like texture that feels awesome on the tongue, like a really rich, fruity porridge. Then I get this cooked rhubarb and green walnut note, almost like a slightly tart compote. It's not woody at all, just pure fruit and malt. The finish is long, with more of that citric zing fading into a lovely, husky maltiness. Honestly, it reminds me more of a good ale or even a fruity white wine than a typical beer. There's a fantastic raw malt character here, for sure. 🍊

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