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Private Collection 1978 from Glen Grant Distillery
The Gordon & MacPhail 1978 from Glen Grant Distillery has been matured in a refill American hogshead cask, giving it flavours of poached pear and spicy ginger on the palate, with a hint of mature oak on the finish.
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Nose
Sweet honeyed aromas initially; caramelised apple and pear follow in close succession. Soft menthol notes emerge and unfold into fragrant autumnal notes of dried meadow hay and beeswax polished oak.
Taste
Smooth and creamy; poached pear flavours infuse with toasted oak and drops of spicy ginger. Notes of sweet dried tobacco develop and combine with aged leather. Underlying hints of lime zest add a freshness.
Finish
Medium in length; warming pepper balances mature oak whilst fresh citrus highlights endure.
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
1978
Strength
44.5%
Bottled year
2018
Colour
Amber
Cask Type
Refill American hogshead
Outturn
70 Bottles
Cask Numbers
20954
Markets
UK, Europe, Asia & OceaniaWe think you'll like these:
