Glen Grant Distillery
ABV 46%
Fascinating, but the oak is having the greater say.
Dave Broom
The Cooper's Choice
Brand
1977, 27 Years Old, Sherry Cask
Expression
Single Malt
Type
27
Age (Years)
2004
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Quite deep with oxidised notes. Dark chocolate, prune, black fruits, black cherry, walnut, polished leather, autumn earth.
Palate: Medium-bodied. Soft start but grips quite early showing real figgy age. Tannins begin to clamp down.
Finish: Dry, tannic.
Comment: Fascinating, but the oak is having the greater say.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Polished oak.
Palate: Malty. Darjeeling tea. Leafy. Tobacco.
Finish: Liquorice. Cough sweets. Assertive spiciness.
Comment: A Speysider with a rich chestnut colour, plenty of aroma and lots of flavour. Makes a change from the dumbed-down and the terminally delicate.
Score: 8.3
Subscribe to the Whisky Magazine Newsletter to see the latest in all things whisky