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Private Collection 1957 from Glen Grant Distillery
Laid down in a refill Sherry hogshead cask no. 3911 on 2nd November 1969, our Gordon & MacPhail 1957 from Glen Grant Distillery offers deliciously sweet tastes of dried fruits on the palate, complemented by hints of cinnamon and walnut on the finish.
Tasting film
Nose
Initially, rich aromas of fruit and woody spices combine with traces of wood polish and old leather. The whisky opens further with sweet notes of salted toffee and hints of dark chocolate. Subtle sherry base notes remain throughout.
Taste
Creamy; dried fruits, figs, and spices combine delightfully with an abundance of wood flavours and sweet fudge nuances. Fresh menthol notes balance the malt as bitter oak tannins develop.
Finish
The menthol flavours evolve into drying notes of cinnamon, clove, and walnut which curtail the length of the finish.
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
Whisky Vault
Vintage
1957
Strength
42.5%
Bottled year
2019
Colour
Dark Gold
Cask Type
Refill Sherry hogshead
Outturn
87 Bottles
Cask Numbers
3911
Markets
UK, Europe, Asia & Oceania, USAWe think you'll like these:
