Glen Elgin 1968 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & MacPhail

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Glen Elgin 1968 Connoisseurs Choice is an exceptionally rare Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their iconic Connoisseurs Choice series. Read more
Glen Elgin 1968 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon & MacPhail
Regular price £420.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £420.00 GBP
£350.00 ex VAT
Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Cask Type: 1st fill sherry casks
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Speyside
Vintage: 1968
Age: 36 Year Old
ABV: 46.00%

Tasting Notes

Nose Rich and expressive, with aromas of dark dried fruits, treacle, polished oak, orange peel, and warming spice, with hints of antique wood. Palate Full-bodied and complex, offering flavours of raisins, figs, dark chocolate, spiced marmalade, and nutty oak, wrapped in a velvety texture. Finish Long and warming, with lingering sherried sweetness, gentle spice, and refined oak.

Glen Elgin 1968 Connoisseurs Choice is an exceptionally rare Speyside single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for their iconic Connoisseurs Choice series. Distilled in 1968 and matured in first fill sherry casks, this remarkable vintage was bottled in October 2004, showcasing the richness and depth achieved through long-term maturation and premium oak influence.

Glen Elgin is renowned for its fruity, honeyed spirit, often described as one of Speyside’s most characterful yet understated distilleries. This 1968 vintage elevates that profile with the luxurious impact of first fill sherry casks, delivering a whisky of remarkable complexity, balance, and old-style character.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Exceptionally rare Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Gordon & MacPhail
  • Distilled 1968, bottled October 2004
  • Matured in first fill sherry casks for rich, complex character
  • Part of the prestigious Connoisseurs Choice series
  • Showcases classic Glen Elgin fruitiness with deep sherried influence
  • Highly collectible vintage release from a golden era of Scotch whisky

The Glen Elgin 1968 Connoisseurs Choice is a superb example of old-style Speyside whisky—rich, elegant, and deeply complex. A true collector’s piece, offering a rare opportunity to experience the character of a bygone era in Scotch whisky production.

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Glen Elgin
Glen Elgin Distillery, designed by Charles C. Doig and founded in 1898 by William Simpson and James Carle, sits beside the Morayshire Railway in Fogwatt, firmly within Scotland’s Speyside malt whisky heartland. Equipped with six small stills and six round wooden worm tubs, Glen Elgin is among the few remaining distilleries to embrace this traditional cooling method, contributing a distinctive character to its spirit. Although much of Glen Elgin’s output supports White Horse blends, the only official distillery release is the Glen Elgin 12 Year Old, while independent bottlers—such as Coopers Choice, Cadenhead, and Signatory Vintage—offer additional single malt expressions cherished by whisky enthusiasts worldwide.
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