Brave New Spirits Glen Elgin 12 Year Old First Fill Tawny Port Barrique 2012/2025 - 12 yo - 1st Fill Tawny Port Barrique #2319606/2012 - Cask Masters - Brave New Spirits

The Glen Elgin 2012/2025 Cask Masters offers the fruity, sweet, and spicy flavors typical of port barrique aging, while the cask-strength structure maintains a balanced, unobtrusive character. This Speyside Glen Elgin 2012/2025 Cask Masters is part of Brave New Spirits' "Cask Masters" series, and was aged and finished in a first-fill Tawny port barrique (cask number #2319606/2012). Aged 12 years, 56.9% cask strength, 700ml, 332 bottles, natural color, and non-chill filtered.

Aroma and Flavor: Aroma of ripe red berries and red fruits, with the sweetness of malt and a gentle port wine nuance. Taste: Full-bodied and complex. A satisfying style with a sweet malt core, rich red fruit sweetness from port and soft spices. Finish: The flavor reminiscent of port wine and dried fruit lingers for a long time, with a pleasant woody and spicy flavor from the first Phil Barrick.

Character: Rather than the classic honey-apple flavors of Glen Elgin, this is a dessert-oriented Speyside with berry compote, red grapes, and sweet spices. While first-fill ports tend to be overly oaky, this bottle has been praised for its successful balance of the distillery's natural fruitiness and the sweetness of the oak.

Overall: This is a very interesting choice for those who like cask-strength Speyside with a modern red wine/port-like finish. On the other hand, those who prefer the dry, straightforward Glen Elgin style made only from bourbon casks may find this a little cask-oriented. User ratings are in the mid-80s, placing this in the "good" category, but rather than a hall of fame worthy, it's positioned as a reliable, enjoyable bottle.

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