Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman | 700ML

Single malt Scotch from Glen Elgin, distilled in September 2009 and matured for a dozen years, including a finish in a first-fill syrah (shiraz) red wine barrel. In January 2022, that cask was opened by indie bottler DS Tayman, releasing a total of 375 bottles.

Glen Elgin 12 Year Old 2009 Syrah Edition - DS Tayman | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Juicy pears and gristy barley open things up, with jammy pastries and heart wood spice.

Palate: Stewed cherries, chocolate raisins and baked apples mingle as peppery heat develops beneath.

Finish: Honeyed plums, sweet barley, and more fresh pear, with lingering drying oak and prickling spice.

Distillery Information

The buildings of the Glen Elgin distillery are rather modest, this being due to a lack of funding when it was first built in 1898. The whisky distillery was designed by the renowned Charles Doig, who heralded from the namesake town, Elgin. Despite the size and the decidedly low annual production capacity of 1.83 million litres, the Glen Elgin distillery enjoys world wide popularity, selling nearly nine million bottles a year. The building was financed by the North of Scotland banker James Carle and William Simpson of Glenfarclas fame. Having begun distillation at the turn of the 20th century, Glen Elgin closed down just months later. In 1901, the distillery was acquired at auction by the Glen Elgin-Glenlivet Distillery Company for £4,000. Production began once more, though it only lasted from 1904 to 1905. It was not until Scottish Malt Distillers acquired Glen Elgin in 1930 that its fate improved. To this day, the bulk of whisky production is used for blending, particularly in the White Horse blends; Scottish Malt Distillers having licensed the distillery to White Horse shortly after purchase. In 1964, a further four stills were installed, bringing the total to six. Substantial renovations were carried out on the site and today the 1960s aesthetics remain.

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