Glen Elgin – 16 Year Old Manager's Dram Sherry Cask (70cl, 60%)

This is a 16 year old Glen Elgin from the Managers' Dram series, matured in sherry casks and bottled at a natural strength of 60%. The series was originally given only to friends and staff at the distillery, and this official bottling dates from 1993. The nose opens with chocolate, mocha and ganache. With water it turns earthy and leafy, with cigar, tea and walnut. The palate is concentrated and fruity, and with water shows crystallised orange, gingerbread, ginger, liquorice and spicy red wine notes. The finish is long and spicier, with firm tannins.