Brave New Spirits - Cask Masters - Distiller’s Cut - Glen Elgin - 56.9%
From the Brave New Spirits website
Distiller’s Cut: A selection of bold, cask-strength single malts that capture the essence of each cask and distillery. Focused on intensity and balance, these single cask releases highlight the interaction between spirit and wood. Bottled at a higher strength, Distiller’s Cut offers a powerful and distinctive whisky experience, crafted for those who seek precision and character in every sip.
Glen Elgin 12 Year Old, Speyside Single Malt finished in a first-fill toasted Tawny Port Wine Barrique and bottled at 56.9%
Appearance: Burnished gold in colour, forms a thin line which falls slowly as thin, oily legs
Nose: Pear drops, soft caramel toffee, red berried fruit
Palate: Soft and buttery on the palate. Victoria plum jam, marzipan, orange oil, caramel toffee, gentle notes of charred oak and warming ginger. Water softens a little of the spice but doesn’t make a huge difference to the overall experience
Finish: Toffee pennies, hints of barrel char, chocolate enrobed orange peel, white pepper spice and a mild herbal note at the close
Overall: A highly enjoyable whisky from a distillery best known for its use in blends. It’s full of really lovely notes, sweet but well balanced, high abv but well integrated. There’s absolutely nothing to dislike.
Hats off to BNS, they have the uncanny ability to take spirit from lesser known distilleries and, with skilful and creative cask selection, manage to really highlight the quality.
Priced at just is currently around £75, really good value for a cask strength whisky from a distillery off the beaten track.
Transparency: Received free of charge for independent review, all opinions are my own and completely impartial.
