Watt Whisky 2013/2024 Glen Elgin 11-Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,3%

Glen Elgin has long been known as a blender's malt, a reputation from when its whisky went almost entirely into blends. Watt Whisky shows a very different, tropical side of the spirit.

The expert's description

Watt Whisky 2013/2024 Glen Elgin 11 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,3% is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Hogshead and bottled at 55.3%.

The whisky was distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2024 by Watt Whisky from a hogshead, with an outturn of 270 bottles. It offers a refreshing, exotic flavour profile bursting with tropical fruit and a light waxy character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Juicy peaches, mango and apricot.

Palate

Fresh lemon meringue pie with a hint of ginger.

Finish

Well balanced with lingering fruit sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Watt Whisky 2013/2024 Glen Elgin 11 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,3%
Distillery: Glen Elgin
Bottler: Watt Whisky
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 55.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 270
EAN no.: 5060825691000

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Fresh · Full-bodied

Did you know?

For decades, Glen Elgin was used chiefly as a blending component in White Horse, one of Scotland's classic blends, meaning its pure character has only become widely known to enthusiasts in more recent times.

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Frequently asked questions about Watt Whisky 2013/2024 Glen Elgin 11 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 55,3%

How many bottles exist of this Glen Elgin?

270 bottles were filled from this hogshead, distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2024.

What does it taste like?

The nose offers juicy peaches and mango, the palate has fresh lemon meringue pie, and the finish is well balanced with lingering fruit sweetness.

Why isn't Glen Elgin better known as a single malt?

The distillery's whisky has historically gone mainly into blends like White Horse, meaning pure Glen Elgin has only recently become common to find as a single malt.

How should this whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed in a tulip glass at room temperature, ideally with a small splash of water.

What defines Glen Elgin's flavour profile?

The distillery is known for a fruity, often lightly waxy character, which this Watt Whisky bottling shows in its most tropical form.

Is this Glen Elgin a single cask?

Yes, it comes from a single hogshead, making it a limited and unique bottling.