Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh) Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML

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Whiskey: Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh) Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML

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Size: 700ML

Proof: 111 (55.5%ABV)

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Glen Elgin

A splendid Speyside single malt from Glen Elgin, distilled on 6 July 2011 and reracked in November 2022 for a 15-month finish in a first-fill Tawny Port barrique. Bottled at a hearty 55.5% ABV and non-chill filtered, this limited release by Tri Carragh of just 292 bottles shows the distillery’s classic fruit-forward charm wrapped in rich Port influence.

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh) Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Dark chocolate raisins, orange zest, and treacle mingle with gentle floral tones of heather and lavender. A dash of water releases tropical fruit and clementine brightness.

Palate: It’s rich and spicy with cinnamon warmth and dark fruit depth. With water, it opens into juicier notes of red berries and soft stone fruit.

Finish: Lingering sweetness, oak spice, and a touch of cocoa.

Distillery Information

The buildings of the Glen Elgin distillery are rather modest, this being due to a lack of funding when it was first built in 1898. The whisky distillery was designed by the renowned Charles Doig, who heralded from the namesake town, Elgin. Despite the size and the decidedly low annual production capacity of 1.83 million litres, the Glen Elgin distillery enjoys world wide popularity, selling nearly nine million bottles a year. The building was financed by the North of Scotland banker James Carle and William Simpson of Glenfarclas fame. Having begun distillation at the turn of the 20th century, Glen Elgin closed down just months later. In 1901, the distillery was acquired at auction by the Glen Elgin-Glenlivet Distillery Company for £4,000. Production began once more, though it only lasted from 1904 to 1905. It was not until Scottish Malt Distillers acquired Glen Elgin in 1930 that its fate improved. To this day, the bulk of whisky production is used for blending, particularly in the White Horse blends; Scottish Malt Distillers having licensed the distillery to White Horse shortly after purchase. In 1964, a further four stills were installed, bringing the total to six. Substantial renovations were carried out on the site and today the 1960s aesthetics remain.