Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 442555) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Glen Grant
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.8%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £519
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Malt Extract
- Description
- Glen Grant's reputation for elegant ageing is evident in this 30-year-old distilled in 1990, matured in a single octave cask and released by Duncan Taylor in 2020 as part of their Octave series. Only 79 bottles capture three decades of development in a modest wood format.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 442555) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 30-year-old single malt from Glen Grant (Scotland), bottled at 55.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, honey, vanilla, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Grant's reputation for elegant ageing is evident in this 30-year-old distilled in 1990, matured in a single octave cask and released by Duncan Taylor in 2020 as part of their Octave series. Only 79 bottles capture three decades of development in a modest wood format.
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