{"product_id":"glen-elgin-2006-16-year-old-single-cask-release-no-6-master-of-malt","title":"Glen Elgin 2006 16 Year Old Single Cask Release No.6 | Master of Malt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Single Cask Speyside Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Glen Elgin in April 2006 and bottled in May 2022 by Master of Malt for Release No.6 of their single cask series, this 16 year old Speyside expression was matured in a refill Oloroso sherry hogshead before being bottled at a natural cask strength of 56.1% ABV. Limited to only 312 bottles, it delivers a layered profile of orchard fruit, warming spice, malt richness, and restrained sherry influence while retaining the elegant and spirit-driven character for which Glen Elgin has become quietly respected among enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stewed orchard fruits, honeyed malt, polished oak, orange peel, gentle nuttiness, and soft sherried spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and oily with baked apple, toffee, cinnamon, dark honey, malt sweetness, and warming oak influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and balanced with lingering spice, dried fruits, soft oak tannins, and elegant Speyside sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glen Elgin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master of Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Release No.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Cask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312 Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 246 of 312\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottle Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1898, Glen Elgin has long been regarded as one of Speyside’s understated distilleries, producing a characterful spirit known for its orchard fruit profile, oily texture, and malt-forward complexity. Much of its production traditionally disappeared into blends, making well-selected independent bottlings increasingly appreciated by enthusiasts seeking a more spirit-driven expression of the distillery’s style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaster of Malt’s single cask releases focus on small-scale selections bottled with minimal intervention and full transparency. This Release No.6 bottling showcases Glen Elgin matured in a refill Oloroso sherry hogshead, allowing the distillery character to remain central while adding subtle layers of spice, dried fruit, and oak complexity. Limited to only 312 bottles, it reflects the increasingly collectible nature of well-aged independent Speyside single casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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