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A miniature bottle of Glen Elgin, bottled by White Horse distillers for the Japanese market.
Glen Elgin Distillery nestles quietly in the heart of Speyside. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Elgin on the road to Rothes, it was the last distillery to be built during the boom years of the 1890s.
The architect, Charles Doig, stated it would be the last one built in Speyside for 50 years.
His prediction was remarkably accurate with Tormore being the next distillery built, in 1958.
Until the 1950s the distillery was entirely operated and lit by paraffin. All machinery was driven by a paraffin engine and a water turbine. It was a full-time job to keep the paraffin lights burning.
Today, the distillery still proudly depicts the White Horse emblem and is part of UDV's "Elgin Group", along with Linkwood, Glenlossie and Mannochmore.
The whisky is still a key component of White Horse blended whisky, which is exported to over 200 countries worldwide.
Please note as this is a vintage miniature, conditions of bottle/label and liquid level can vary - Some years can vary as estimations only (example: estimated 1970s/80s).
Nose: Start very nutty and sweet from honey. Orange marmalade. Some tangerines. Touch of vanilla.
Palate: Salted almonds and roasted chestnuts. Fresh cedar wood. Oranges at the background. Metallic notes as well.
Finish: Medium long. Black pepper. Liquorice. Quite salty at the end.
