Glen Grant Distillery
ABV 52.4%
Fantastic balance and depth for its age. Exemplary old peaty whisky.
Dave Broom
Duncan Taylor
Rare Auld
Brand
1974, 36 Years Old
Expression
36
Age (Years)
2011
Year of Bottling
52.4%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Glazed country ham alongside a light smoky note. Shows good maturity and light dry oak. The water brings out caulked timbers and light lapsang, but all elements are balanced.
Palate: Peppery start with wasabi-like heat adding to the martime impressions. The feel is oily and it needs a drop of water. This smooths it, allowing more spiced flavours to develop.
Finish: Long, smoky, intriguing.
Comment: Fantastic balance and depth for its age. Exemplary old peaty whisky.
Score: 8.9
Taster
Nose: Ethereal. Light smoke. Like walking in Port Ellen on a foggy winter morning into a humidity saturated air. On time, more earthy notes. Cider apples behind the smoke.
Palate: Smooth and sweet at first. Then a spicy outburst follows, ticking the tongue. But it is not biting.
Finish: Dry. Apricot stone aftertaste.
Comment: An invigorating dram. It tastes younger than its age. Surprisingly, the alcohol tends to numb the palate when water added.
Score: 7.8
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