Glen Elgin–Glenlivet 12 Year Old – Cadenhead's Original Collection ( 2024 )

Glen Elgin–Glenlivet 12 Year Old – Cadenhead's Original Collection

Single Malt Scotch Whiskey – Speyside – 46%

This Glen Elgin–Glenlivet 12-year-old was bottled by Cadenhead's , Scotland's oldest independent bottler, as part of their Original Collection . As always with Cadenhead's, it's non-chill-filtered and has no added color , and is bottled at a respectable 46% ABV .

The whisky was matured in casks with a Palo Cortado sherry influence , a rarer sherry style that falls between Amontillado and Oloroso. This adds complexity without overpowering the elegant Speyside character of Glen Elgin.

Trial profile

• Nose: dried fruit, orange peel, almond, light spices and a soft sherry note

• Taste: Nicely balanced, with malty sweetness, nuts, dried apple, subtle spiciness and a fine oxidative sherry dryness

• Finish: medium to long, elegant, slightly dry and refined

Specifications

• Region: Speyside

• Distillery: Glen Elgin–Glenlivet

• Bottler: Cadenhead's

• Series: Original Collection

• Age: 12 years

• Cask: Palo Cortado sherry casks

• Alcohol: 46%

• Content: 700 ml

• Non-chill-filtered – no dyes

Character & style
This is a classic Speyside with depth : not a heavy sherry bomb, but a subtle, mature whisky where fruit, nuts, and finesse take center stage. Ideal for lovers of elegant sherry influences and traditional distilling styles.