The last of the many distilleries to be built in Speyside during the boom of the 1890s, Glen Elgin was designed by the legendary architect Charles Doig. When Glen Elgin was finished, he made the famous prediction that it would be the last new distillery in Speyside for 50 years – which proved correct!

Glen Elgin has six stills, which run into six wooden worm tub condensers – usually a recipe for a thick, muscular spirit, but here the equipment is run in a way to retain lightness. Throughout its history, the distillery’s malt has been prized by blenders, with Glen Elgin particularly associated with the popular White Horse blend.

These days, we’re lucky enough to be able to taste this fantastic whisky as a single malt, with some critics and drinkers going as far as to acclaim it as Diageo’s best Speyside distillery. This 12 Year Old expression is the distillery’s signature, and an absolute beauty, illustrating everything it does well.