The Caskhound Launches 'Legends at the Bar' with Glen Elgin 17

The Caskhound Launches "Legends at the Bar" Series with Glen Elgin 17 Years Old

The Caskhound, the project led by Tilo Schnabel, introduces an exciting new series of limited single cask releases titled "Legends at the Bar." The inaugural expression in this collection is a Glen Elgin 17 Years Old 2009 Legends At The Bar #1 Nessie The Caskhound , a 17-year-old Glen Elgin single malt fully matured in a first fill Heaven Hill bourbon barrel and bottled at cask strength, 56.8% ABV. This release celebrates Scotland’s rich folklore, personifying legendary creatures like Nessie as whisky enthusiasts enjoying a dram at the bar.

Maturation & Flavor Profile

This Glen Elgin single malt, distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2026, has spent nearly two decades imparting complexity through its American oak cask. Heaven Hill barrels are renowned for their expressive vanilla and caramel notes, which contribute a velvety sweetness and creaminess to the spirit. The whisky’s character is full-bodied and waxy with floral fruitiness complemented by a soft honeyed depth. The robust cask strength bottling preserves the whisky’s natural colour and non-chillfiltered purity, representing Glen Elgin’s distinct voice from Speyside.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe peach and apricot jam, waxy honey sweetness, vanilla bean, creamy caramel, cinnamon bark, toasted oak, with subtle honeysuckle floral notes emerging over time
• Palate: Oily and full-bodied with peach compote, creamy caramel, dried apricot, vanilla pudding, a hint of coconut, warm brown sugar, softened by fresh hay and white pepper when water is added
• Finish: Long, dry-spicy with lingering oak, waxy citrus hints, and a touch of vanilla and marzipan, offering a gentle warmth without harshness

Release & Availability

Glen Elgin 17 Years Old 2009 Legends At The Bar #1 Nessie The Caskhound is planned for release on May 20, 2026, priced at €97.50 for a 700ml bottle. This bottling is available through Spiritory and showcases The Caskhound’s commitment to natural cask strength, non-chillfiltered releases that highlight single cask character.

Collectors and enthusiasts can explore the first chapter in The Caskhound's "Legends at the Bar" series with this expressive Glen Elgin 17 Years Old 2009—a whisky born to be savoured as much as the myths it honours.