Glen Elgin NAS 43%, ‘White Horse’, for Japanese market, -/+ 1990

Colour: Gold.

Nose: Rich, syrupy and rather fat with this kind of polished maltiness. Very clean and balanced. Some sweeter biscuity notes of gingernuts and digestives, then wee touches of camphor and leather. Very easy and attractive.

Mouth: Bold cereals, malt extract, freshly baked breads, light metallic touches and mineral oil.

Finish: Good length, getting drier, earthier and more towards leaf mulch, mushrooms, tobacco and more leathery notes.

Comments: Full bodied, rich and extremely satisfying to quaff. It’s also a good reminder that Glen Elgin used to be a rather more full bodied malt.