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Gordon & MacPhail 1949 from Glen Grant Distillery
The taste
Nose Rich and fragrant; ripe BLACKCURRANT, CHERRIES, and DARK CHOCOLATE aromas with subtle burnt ORANGE undertones. Nuances of NEW LEATHER come to the fore, complemented by DRIED TOBACCO notes. TOASTED ALMOND evolves into sticky PRUNES in SYRUP. Taste Creamy and mouth-coating with a fleeting sweetness. Flavours of PEPPER transform into old fashioned BOILED SWEETS with an underlying BLACKCURRANT edge. A hint of SMOKE emerges followed by SMOULDERING EMBERS and CHARRED OAK. Finish Lingering; Dark LIQUORICE notes balance CHARRED OAK. Hints of ripe forest fruits - STRAWBERRY and BLACKCURRANT remain with bursts of fresh LIME on the finish.
Product info
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
1949
Strength
46.9%
Bottled year
15-Jan-19
Colour
Mahogany
Cask Type
First Fill Sherry Butt
Outturn
Cask Numbers
Markets
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