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Private Collection 1948 from Glen Grant Distillery
The oldest Glen Grant expression ever bottled
Stunning single malt whiskies that feature spirit from Glen Grant distillery have been a recurring and popular theme in the Gordon & MacPhail story. This release - our Gordon & MacPhail 1948 from Glen Grant Distillery - is the oldest ever expression. At 70-Years-Old, it delivers vibrant notes on the palate, with a complex and rewarding finish that endures.
Nose
Initially sweet – vanilla fudge, strawberry, and raspberry nuances develop into thick apricot jam. Waxy polish aromas emerge and mix with cinnamon and candied orange peel. Gentle and lingering smoky traces complement the balanced mature oak notes. with time, a subtle, fresh mint note unfolds.
Taste
Smooth; subtle sherry soaked fruit flavours fuse with fresh orange zest and cardamom undertones. A slightly dried herbal element develops and transforms into mouth-warming cracked black pepper and aniseed flavours. Delicate smoky notes endure.
Finish
A smooth, long, lingering finish introduces elegant charred oak and flashes of citrus.
Glen Grant Distillery
Built in 1840 by John and James Grant, this landmark distillery located at Rothes overlooks the majestic river Spey and is thought to be the only Scotch whisky distillery to be named after its owners. Glen Grant draws its water from the Caperdonich well, the same water source used by its sister distillery which was mothballed in 2002. Glen Grant whiskies are famed internationally for their smooth elegance, produced by the site’s unique stills that have an almost square section between the pot and neck and purifiers on the lyne arms. These uncommon additions combine to deliver a deliciously light, fruity and gentle character that mature wonderfully in both bourbon and Sherry casks (photo courtesy of John Paul Photography).
Product information
Range
Region
Distillery
Glen Grant
Status
Whisky Vault
Vintage
1948
Strength
48.6%
Bottled year
19th October 2018
Colour
Amber
Cask Type
First Fill Sherry Butt
Outturn
210
Cask Numbers
2154
