Distillery
Glen Elgin
Speyside Scottish producer of single malt whisky, known for its core 12-year-old bottling and for the historical use of worm tubs in condensation. Much of the production is used in blends, while official single malt releases are limited.
- Fogwatt (Elgin) · Speyside, Moray · Scotland, United Kingdom
- Since 1898
- 1 product
Glen Elgin
Meet the producer
The story
Glen Elgin was built in 1898 and is located in Fogwatt, near Elgin in Moray (Speyside). It was founded by William Simpson and James Carle. During the 20th century the distillery became part of larger groups and has been owned by Diageo since 1997. Historically it supplied spirit for important blends (including White Horse) and has had official releases such as the 12-year-old and some older bottles in special editions.
Production philosophy
Traditional production focused on consistency of the spirit: classic batch distillation in pot stills with condensation via worm tubs. The distillery concentrates on the quality of the new make and on supplying spirit for blends, while maintaining selected official single malt releases.
Territory
Fogwatt, near Elgin, Moray — Speyside region, Scotland (United Kingdom).
Production method
Batch production with pot stills: reportedly three wash stills and three spirit stills, relatively long fermentations and condensation via worm tubs that contribute to a fuller, richer spirit. Part of the production is destined for blends; official single malt releases appear sporadically.
Distillation
Pot stills with worm tub condensers; 3 wash stills and 3 spirit stills reported by sources.
Ageing
Aging in oak casks; noted releases commonly report hogshead casks and sherry cask finishing for some editions.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Fogwatt (Elgin)
- Categories
- whisky
- Scottish single malt
- Speyside single malt
- whisky for blends
- Raw materials
- malted barley
- Casks and ageing vessels
- hogshead
- sherry butt
- Representative products
- Glen Elgin 12Y Whisky 43% 70cl - Giftbox
- Glen Elgin 12 Year Old (Flora & Fauna / core official bottling)
What makes it distinctive
- Speyside single malt with production historically also oriented to blends
- Traditional use of worm tubs for vapor condensation
- Most widespread official bottling: Glen Elgin 12 years 43% 70cl
- Owner: Diageo (since 1997)