Glen Grant 1953 - 2013 #598, 599 & 1105

Michael Urquhart: on the instructions of my father, casks 598, 599 and 1105 were filled with 'new-make' spirit distilled at Glen Grant Distillery on 31st January & 28th February 1953. They were left to mature quietly at the distillery for many years before being transferred to Gordon & MacPhail's bonded warehouses in Elgin on 26th March 1968.

There the casks lay until the decision was finally taken to bottle this Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky on 5th June 2013.

Tasting note

Dark gold in colour, this expression of Glen Grant has defined Sherry influences with stewed apples, beeswax and a touch of lemon zest. He palate is peppery initially with orange and dark chocolate flavours. The finish is long with a subtle smokiness.