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Its single malt releases, however, remain relatively uncommon, making independently bottled expressions like this one particularly appealing to whisky enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 16-year-old single malt Scotch whisky has been selected and bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company, the independent bottler renowned for uncovering interesting casks, releasing whiskies in limited batches and decorating its bottles with wonderfully eccentric illustrated labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at an impressive 55.5% ABV, this Batch 7 release offers a more powerful expression of Glen Elgin's character than its typical distillery bottlings. Glen Elgin is celebrated for its fruity, honeyed spirit, often displaying notes of orchard fruit, sweet malt and gentle spice, making it a particularly interesting candidate for extended maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label features a beautifully illustrated Highland landscape, complete with a winding valley, dramatic mountains and a traveller on horseback, capturing the adventurous spirit that has become synonymous with That Boutique-y Whisky Company's releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith just 408 bottles produced in Batch 7, this is a limited release that offers collectors and enthusiasts an opportunity to explore a mature expression from one of Speyside's more understated distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inviting aromas of honey, ripe orchard fruits, vanilla and sweet malt, with potential hints of dried apricot, citrus zest and delicate oak spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glen Elgin's naturally fruity and honeyed character can develop layers of baked apple, caramel, malted biscuits and warming spice through maturation. 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