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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
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
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:
