Adelphi Selection - Glen Elgin 15y, 2008, 55.8%, 265b

First fill Olorosso sherry hogshead.

Distilled at Glen Elgin in 2008, this single malt spent the next 15 years maturing in a single cask, under the watchful eye of independent bottler Adelphi. In 2023, the time had come to open up the cask, and a total of 265 cask-strength bottles now join the Adelphi collection.

Nose: Floral malt and raisin pastries are backed by chocolate nuts, orchard blossom, and softly herbal honey.

Palate: Juicy layers of apples and plums lead to zesty notes of candied citrus while honeyed nuts and chocolate raisins are joined by a touch of pepper.

Finish: Spicy heat gathers for the finish with ginger and pepper countered by chocolate fudge sweetness.