Glen Grant Distillery
ABV 46%
The port is trying to give this some life, but ends up dominating.
Dave Broom
The Cooper's Choice
Brand
Vintage Malt Whisky Co.
Bottler
1988, 15 Years Old, Portwood
Expression
Single Malt
Type
15
Age (Years)
2002
Year of Bottling
46%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Perfumed (almost artificially so): pot pourri, strawberry chews. Flattens with water, also rings out a cereal character.
Palate: Dry, almost papery feel, sweetened by the berries in the middle of the palate.
Finish: Sweet and winey.
Comment: The port is trying to give this some life, but ends up dominating.
Score: 6.8
Taster
Nose: Hints of winey fruit.
Palate: Hazelnuts. Good flavour development. Nutty, marshmallow, toffee, cookie-like maltiness.
Finish: A hint of coconut. Elusive spiciness (nutmeg perhaps?).
Comment: The delicacy of the Glen Grant survives here.
Score: 8
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