Glen Grant Distillery
ABV 46%
Interesting and while not overly woody (given its age) one for sherried malt lovers only.
Dave Broom
Lombard Scotch Whisky
Brand
1964
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
46%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Oily, dried fruits, hint of rancio and Marmite. Burnt orange, allspice, nutmeg and clove.
Palate: Soft start builds nicely good weight. Rich and sherried, tannic but a chocolate/coffee richness and depth to it.
Finish: Woody and a bit short.
Comment: Interesting and while not overly woody (given its age) one for sherried malt lovers only.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Winey. Treacle toffee.
Palate: Despite hefty oak and sherry, the distillery character survives. The characteristic hazelnut dryness extends into a maltiness reminiscent of hard cookies. Like drinking a Bath Oliver biscuit.
Finish: Some cedary oak.
Comment: I usually find delicate old Glen Grants to be overwhelmed by oak. This example makes for a mature dram with considerable complexity.
Score: 8
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