Glen Grant 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Whiskey: Glen Grant 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

Aged for 16 years, this whisky earned the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Glen Grant Distillery

Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made from crisp, Scottish barley, much of it still harvested from the same Morayshire fields that John and James Grant used nearly two centuries ago. Once the barley has been malted and mashed, it is fermented in washbacks made of Oregon Pine. While wooden washbacks are more expensive and difficult to maintain as compared to stainless steel washbacks, they absorb more heat generated during the fermentation process and thus, create a lighter and more rich whisky. Following fermentation, the wash is twice distilled, first through Glen Grant’s copper-pot wash still and then again through its spirit still. Each still is equipped with a purifier, which acts as small condenser and causes a portion of the evaporating vapors to be pumped back into the pot and then re-distilled. This purification process Glen Grant in the only distillery in Scotland to use purifiers in both distillations results in whisky that has a signature fresh and malty flavor. Once the whisky has been distilled, it is matured for 16 years in American oak casks that were previously used to mature bourbon. Glen Grant 16 earned the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Glen Grant 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Aroma of ripe fruits, caramel, vanilla and oak.

Palate: Notes of rich orchard fruits, including apples, pears and peaches on the palate.

Finish: Finish is long intensely fruity.

Distillery Information

Situated along the banks of the River Spey, the Glen Grant Distillery was founded in 1840 by John and James Grant, who had previously been employed at the Aberlour Distillery. Glen Grant’s unique location it enjoyed access to fresh water from the river, a steady supply of barley from the surrounding farmland and access to transportation from the nearby port of Garmouth allowed it prosper quickly. By 1872, however, both John and James Grant had passed away, and James Grant Jr. James’ son and John’s nephew inherited the distillery. The younger Grant, known simply as “the Major,” quickly proved himself a worthy successor.