Glen Elgin 2006 16 Year Old Single Cask Release No.6 | Master of Malt

A Single Cask Speyside Release

Distilled 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.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Stewed orchard fruits, honeyed malt, polished oak, orange peel, gentle nuttiness, and soft sherried spice.
• Palate: Rich and oily with baked apple, toffee, cinnamon, dark honey, malt sweetness, and warming oak influence.
• Finish: Long and balanced with lingering spice, dried fruits, soft oak tannins, and elegant Speyside sweetness.

Specifications

• Classification: Scotch Whisky
• Style: Single Malt
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Distillery: Glen Elgin
• Bottler: Master of Malt
• Series: Release No.6
• Distilled: April 2006
• Bottled: May 2022
• Age: 16 Years
• ABV: 56.1%
• Cask Type: Refill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead
• Single Cask: Yes
• Filtration: Non-Chill Filtered
• Volume: 700ml
• Style of Bottling: Natural Cask Strength
• Bottle Count: 312 Bottles
• Bottle Number: 246 of 312
• Presentation: Bottle Only

About the Distillery

Established 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.

About the Bottling

Master 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.

Archive Notes

Please 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.

Natural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.

Archive Release

Privately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.

Not every bottle is meant to be found.