Whisky AGE Whisky Blues No.087 Glen Elgin 16 Year Old

The Whisky Blues No.087 Glen Elgin 16 Year Old is a single-cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky distilled at Glen Elgin on March 10, 2009 and independently bottled by Whisky AGE on June 24, 2025. Matured for 16 years in STR barrel #801780, it was bottled at cask strength of 56.1% ABV with an outturn of just 236 bottles. Its profile combines fresh melon and white peach with honey, white flowers, vanilla and fresh herbal character, developing a cooling, fruity finish accented by mint and subtle nutty notes.

Food Pairing: Pair with roast chicken, grilled pork, creamy Brie, melon and prosciutto, vanilla panna cotta, peach tart, or lightly honeyed desserts.

Tasting Notes: Fresh and fruit-forward, combining ripe melon and white peach with floral honey, vanilla, herbs and a cooling minty freshness.

Nose: White flowers and honey open into fresh melon and mixed fruit, accompanied by a gentle berry-like tartness and creamy vanilla.

Palate: Juicy cantaloupe and white peach are joined by rich herbal honey and fragrant floral character, with a creamy sweetness providing balance.

Finish: Long and refreshing, with melon rind, bright citrus-soda character, subtle sunflower seed, mint and lingering fresh fruit.

Serve: Enjoy neat in a tulip-shaped whisky glass and allow it several minutes to open. At 56.1% ABV, a small addition of water can help reveal more of its fruit, honey and floral character.