Glen Grant 42 Year Old / Bot.1970s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Distillery
Glen Grant
Region
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United Kingdom
Type
ABV
40%
Price
£2000
Tasting notes
Old Wood, Honey, Vanilla, Dried Fruit, Malt Extract
Description
This 42-year-old Glen Grant from a 1970s Gordon & MacPhail bottling draws from distillate of considerable age, offering a rare glimpse into the distillery's mature expression during a pivotal era of independent bottling. The long maturation has developed concentrated flavors of dried fruit, toffee, leather, and subtle wood spice, balanced by Glen Grant's characteristic orchard fruit notes. The palate is complex and layered, rewarding careful attention. A significant bottle for Glen Grant enthusiasts and those collecting milestone-aged Speysides.

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Glen Grant 42 Year Old / Bot.1970s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

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Glen Grant 42 Year Old / Bot.1970s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

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Glen Grant 42 Year Old / Bot.1970s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is a from Glen Grant (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, sweet and fruity character — old wood, honey, vanilla, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

This 42-year-old Glen Grant from a 1970s Gordon & MacPhail bottling draws from distillate of considerable age, offering a rare glimpse into the distillery's mature expression during a pivotal era of independent bottling. The long maturation has developed concentrated flavors of dried fruit, toffee, leather, and subtle wood spice, balanced by Glen Grant's characteristic orchard fruit notes. The palate is complex and layered, rewarding careful attention. A significant bottle for Glen Grant enthusiasts and those collecting milestone-aged Speysides.

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