Glen Elgin – 1975 44 Year Old Old & Rare Heritage (70cl, 45.6%)

This is a single cask Glen Elgin from Speyside, distilled in 1975 and bottled at 44 years old by Hunter Laing for their Old & Rare Heritage range. It is natural cask strength at 45.6%, in a 70cl bottle. The whisky is waxy and honeyed, and despite its long years in cask it keeps a fresh, fruity core with a pinch of citrus zest. It is a dark gold in colour. The nose brings candlewax, marzipan, nougat and manuka honey. On the palate come milk chocolate, orchard fruit, honeydew and orange zest. The finish is long, with vanilla and a drying touch of oak.