Glen Grant 1970 / 5 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Glen Grant
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Citric, Old Wood
- Description
- Glen Grant's 1970 vintage 5-year-old, like its 1980 counterpart, exemplifies a time when Scottish distilleries released whisky at modest ages as the standard expression of their character. The short maturation emphasizes spirit freshness over oak influence: bright orchard fruit, honey, and subtle spice with a light, crisp body. At 40%, the whisky remains unforced and elegant, reflecting distillery character more than wood influence. A historical artifact for collectors and a reminder of how differently premium Scotch was aged and presented in the 1970s.
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Glen Grant 1970 / 5 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Glen Grant (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, honey, dried fruit, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Grant's 1970 vintage 5-year-old, like its 1980 counterpart, exemplifies a time when Scottish distilleries released whisky at modest ages as the standard expression of their character. The short maturation emphasizes spirit freshness over oak influence: bright orchard fruit, honey, and subtle spice with a light, crisp body. At 40%, the whisky remains unforced and elegant, reflecting distillery character more than wood influence. A historical artifact for collectors and a reminder of how differently premium Scotch was aged and presented in the 1970s.
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