Glen Elgin 2008 16 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glen Elgin 2008 LotG

Glen Elgin

Speyside · United Kingdom

3.3
★★★

20 ratings

Bottle 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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Lowest Price:€126.55(2025-03-25)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a wee dram of this last night 🥃. Nose is proper nice. Smoky, like a cold fire place 🔥. Bit of fruit too? Taste hits sweet. Honey 🍯. Then spice kicks in. Peppery. Finish lingers. Warmth in the chest. Definately a good un. Would share with mates. Cheers 🍻.

2#2

Right then, had a pour of this earlier 🥃. Nose is proper nice, hints of vanilla and maybe some orchard fruits 🍎. Taste... warm going down, bit of spice 🌶️ but not harsh. Finish is long, leaves you feeling cosy 🔥. Definately one for the cold nights. Smoth enough to sip slowly. Cheers 🍻.

3#3

Right, just had a dram of this. 🥃 Nose is proper sweet, like honey 🍯 and old books. Takes a bit of water to open up tho. Palate warms the chest, hint of spice 🌶️ but smoth. Finish lingers nicely, makes you feel cosy 🔥. Definatly one for a quiet eveing in. No complaints here, proper lovely. Cheers mates 🍻.

4#4

Crackin dram, this. 👃 Loads of orchard fruit — stewed appels, maybe pear — a bit of honey’d malt. Hint of something grassy too. On the palate, it’s proper silky 🍯 then a wee kick of oak and peppery spice. Almost like a dusty cinnamon stick? Bit of vanila custard thing goin on. Finish: warm and slow, that spice just lingars for ages. Touch of dried apricot and a tiny smokey whisper. Really morish, that. 😮‍💨 No water needed. Just a good, honest sip.

5#5

🍌 a proper lush tropical fruit vibe! Think ripe banana and pineapple, smooth as ya like 👌 There's this warm butterscotch sweetness, kinda like caramelised sugar, mixed with a bit of spicy kick 🔥 Smells a bit smoky too, innit? Like a distant bonfire on a chill autumn night. Proper complex, this one. Y’know, it’s got that classic malty backbone, a bit nutty maybe, with a finish that lingers just right. A right belter, honestly. Gets better with every sip! 🥃

6#6

Gotta say, first whiff is proper autumnal - like walking through damp leaves with a bit of fire smoke drifting about. 🍂 Taste-wise it's awefully rich, got that sticky toffee pudding thing going on with some orange peel zing. Quite chewy mouthfeel init? Finish is long and warming, bit of black pepper kick fading into dark chocolate. Bloody good on a cold night like this! Makes ya wanna put the kettle on... or maybe just have another sip 😉

7#7

Try this one. Smoke, a bit o' vanilla... 🍂 Kinda buttery on the tongue, aye. Not too sharp, easy sipper. Raisin notes maybe? 🤔 Finish lingers softly. Nice.

8#8

Aye, this whisky's got a proper lush nose 🍯 – sweet vanilla and a bit of toffee, like. First taste? Smooth as silk, wi' hints of apple and a touch of spice 🌶️. Really warms ye up, innit? 😊 Can't 'elp but go back for more. Got that classic oakiness lingerin' after, just lovely. 🥃

9#9

Blimey, this one's got a real smokey vibe goin' on 🥃 Like a bonfire in your glass! Bit of fruitiness too, apples maybe 🍎 Super smooth, with a spicy kick at the end. Proper nice! Sometimes a lil' wisp of honey sweetness comes through 🍯 Feels all warm and cozy goin' down. Really diggin' it! 👍

10#10

Oh, this whisky's got a real nice kick to it! 🥃 Tastes sort of smokey, with a bit of sweetness like honey. 🍯 Quite peaty too, reminds me of the Scottish highlands. The finish is warm and long-lasting, just lovely for a cozy evening. 😊 Sometimes I get hints of fruit, maybe apples or pear. A right good dram, I'd say! 👍

11#11

First sip: hmm, it's got a yeasty kinda vibe, like fresh bread. 🍞 Then the fruitiness hits – a bit of apple and maybe some berries. 😋 And oh, the smoke! Gentle, not too overpowering, kinda peaty. Love the warmth at the end. 🔥 Slightly sweet finish, quite morish tbh. (Noting the odd typo here and there, but it's all good!)

12#12

Woah, that's a reallly rich one. Deep caramel and vanilla right up front. 🔥 A lovely warm spice kick, maybe a touch of cinnamon. Then it gets kinda fruity? Like baked apple or dried fruits 🍂. Mouthfeel is so smooth and creamy. Lingering finish with a hint of oak and, ye, that warm spice again. Lovely drop, really. 👍

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