Glen Grant 38 Year Old 1972 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Glen Grant
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.8%
- Age
- 38 years
- Price
- £176.66
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Chocolate
- Description
- Distilled at Glen Grant and bottled by independent bottler Duncan Taylor, this 38-year-old spent its maturation in an octave cask, concentrating flavour and character across nearly four decades of ageing.
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Glen Grant 38 Year Old 1972 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 38-year-old single malt from Glen Grant (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 54.8% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, sherried, dried fruit, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled at Glen Grant and bottled by independent bottler Duncan Taylor, this 38-year-old spent its maturation in an octave cask, concentrating flavour and character across nearly four decades of ageing.
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