Name: Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Brand: Glen Grant
Price: 66.38 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is characterised by Honey, Malt Extract, Old Wood, Toasted, Sherried notes. Glen Grant's 1987 distillation aged for 22 years in cask 44648 before Duncan Taylor bottled it in 2010, releasing just 272 individually numbered bottles of this closed-year expression. The distillery's grassy, bright character develops honey and orchard-fruit complexity over two decades, remaining elegant rather than heavily oaked. Medium body with a clean, spicy finish reflects careful maturation in refill wood. Sought-after by those collecting closed-vintage Glen Grant.

Question 2

Is Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) has some sweetness (56/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) costs £66.38 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 57% ABV, Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Honey, Toasted, Sherried) and are in a similar price range. Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) costs £65.84 vs £66.38 for Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor).

Question 11

Is Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) similar to Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky share a similar flavour profile (Honey) and are in a similar price range. Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky costs £46.95 vs £66.38 for Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor).

Question 12

How does Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) compare to Big Peat at Christmas 2021?

Accepted Answer

Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) and Big Peat at Christmas 2021 are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44648 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is complex and layered, while Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is known for Smokey, Medicinal, Coal-gas notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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