Glen Grant 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%)
- Distillery
- Glen Grant
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £320
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Nutty, Malt Extract, Vanilla
- Description
- Speyside offers a unique character in whisky, and the Glen Grant 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) captures this with 'Old Wood' and 'Honey' notes. Aged for 40 years, this single malt embodies the nutty and vanilla flavors of the region. With no ratings yet, it's hard to say if its £320 price tag and 43% ABV represent a wise investment. However, the malt extract notes suggest a calculated gamble that might just pay off.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Grant 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) (43%) is a 40-year-old single malt from Glen Grant (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, honey, nutty, malt extract. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Speyside offers a unique character in whisky, and the Glen Grant 40 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) captures this with 'Old Wood' and 'Honey' notes. Aged for 40 years, this single malt embodies the nutty and vanilla flavors of the region. With no ratings yet, it's hard to say if its £320 price tag and 43% ABV represent a wise investment. However, the malt extract notes suggest a calculated gamble that might just pay off.
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