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Gordon & MacPhail 1952 From Glen Grant Distillery
Honouring the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection 1952 from Glen Grant Distillery has spent the past 70 years maturing in a first fill Sherry cask. It was bottled on 6th February, the date of the Queen’s accession, and serves as a fitting tribute, exemplifying how character, patience and wisdom can mature over decades to deliver an exceptional legacy.
Nose
Notes of beeswax polish give way to ripe fig aromas, toffee and orange zest. Aged leather tempers rum and raisin.
Taste
Stewed blackberry compote, sweet clementine and milk chocolate flavours are followed by a menthol undertone.
Finish
A long finish with a touch of smoke and a hint of pepper.
Glen Grant
Built in 1840 by brothers John and James Grant, previously illicit distillers, this landmark Rothes distillery overlooks the majestic River Spey. Glen Grant Distillery draws its water from the Caperdonich Well, the same water source as its now mothballed sister distillery, Caperdonich. Legend has it that a spirit pipe ran between the two; this was prone to ‘interference’ at night from the local townsfolk who fancied a sly, illicit dram or two!
Today, Glen Grant is famed internationally for its smooth, elegant whisky produced by the distillery’s unique stills – these have an almost square section between the pot and neck and purifiers on the lyne arms. These uncommon additions lend to the world renowned deliciously light, fruity, and gentle character that mature wonderfully in both bourbon and Sherry casks.
Product information
Range
Region
Distillery
Glen Grant
Status
New Releases
Vintage
1952
Strength
52.3%
Bottled year
Sunday, 6 February 2022
Colour
Dark Gold
Cask Type
First Fill Sherry Butt
Outturn
256
Cask Numbers
381
Markets
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