Glen Elgin-Glenlivet 12 year old Cadenhead's Original Collection

Profile: The Glen Elgin-Glenlivet 12 year old Cadenhead's Original Collection at a glance

• Cadenhead: Scotland's oldest independent bottler - founded in 1842
• Speyside single malt: Distilled at the Glen Elgin distillery
• Traditionally bottled in Campbeltown, the home of Cadenhead's
• Natural: Neither chill-filtered nor colored, as is usual with Cadenhead

Portrait: What makes the Glen Elgin-Glenlivet 12 year old Cadenhead's Original Collection special

This exciting bottling comes from the Glen Elgin Distillery, a charming Speyside distillery that has been producing fine balanced, fruity whiskies. Located just south of Elgin, Glen Elgin traditionally produces high-quality blends, but single malts from this distillery are a real insider tip among connoisseurs.

The 12-year-old single malt was transferred to Palo Cortado sherry casks in 2023 - a particularly rare type of sherry that combines aromas of fino dryness with oloroso fullness. This finish gives the whisky depth, structure, and a fascinating complexity.

Unfolds in the glass a multi-layered play of aromas with notes of maple bacon, pears poached in red wine, pomegranate and cranberry. The sweetness is in the foreground, but the second sip also reveals a subtle, savory component that gives the dram character.

An ideal Speyside whisky for those who appreciate the interplay between fruit, sweetness, and spice - unusual, expressive, and elegantly matured under the influence of rare Palo Cortado casks.

Tasting Notes: This is what the Glen Elgin-Glenlivet 12 year old Cadenhead's Original Collection tastes like.

• Nose: An expressive and unusual bouquet - rock salt provides a slightly mineral freshness that meets maple bacon - sweet and smoky at the same time - behind it, aromas of red apples emerge, conveying fruitiness and an autumnal warmth.
• Palate: Complex and round on the palate - almonds bring a nutty dryness that blends wonderfully with the fruity depth of red wine-poached Pears harmonize - the taste experience is rounded off by fine natural honey, which provides a gentle sweetness.
• Finish: the finish is medium-long with a playful Sweetness - Notes of strawberries and cream sweets combine with the fruity acidity of pomegranate and cranberry - an elegant finish that balances sweet, fruity, and slightly tart.

Cadenhead - Scotland's Oldest Independent Bottler

Founded in 1842 in Aberdeen, William Cadenhead is Scotland's oldest independent bottler - an institution with almost two centuries of whisky history. Since 1972, the traditional company has been part of the respected J & A Mitchell & Co. Ltd., which also operates the famous Springbank and Glengyle distilleries in Campbeltown. The connection to Campbeltown - once known as the "Whisky Capital of the World" - is stronger than ever: All Cadenhead bottlings are matured and bottled there, guaranteeing not only short transport routes but also full control over quality. Cadenhead stands for uncompromising transparency and craftsmanship. The focus is not on marketing or packaging, but on what matters: "It's what's inside "The bottle that counts."

Cadenhead carefully selects its casks and attaches great importance to preserving the original character of each distillery. Whether Highland, Speyside, Islay, or Lowlands, each bottling is intended to clearly reflect the characteristics of its origin. Chill filtration and coloring are generally avoided to ensure an authentic taste experience.

With a broad portfolio of single malts, blended malts, and rarities, Cadenhead is an integral part of the Scottish whisky landscape - and a guarantee of quality, honesty, and passion in the glass.