Distillery description
Glen Grant is a Scottish distillery in the Speyside region, founded in 1839 by brothers John and James Grant. Its significance lies in its size and strategic railway connection, financed by the Grants, facilitating exports. John Grant, known as The Major, introduced innovations like electric lighting and cleaning pipes in stills, contributing to Glen Grant's light and fresh whiskey character. By the late 19th century, Glen Grant was among the first single malts exported to the USA, Africa, and Australia. Acquired by Gruppo Campari in 2006, Dennis Malcolm, a respected master distiller for over 60 years, managed the distillery until July 2024. House-bottled whiskey primarily ages in ex-bourbon casks, while older and limited editions from Gordon & MacPhail age in ex-sherry casks, attracting collectors and connoisseurs alike. Bottle description
Glen Grant 1949 is a single malt whisky, bottled by the independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail as part of the Licensed Bottling series. This series is notable for the fact that Gordon & MacPhail bottles the whisky with official permission directly from the distilleries, ensuring that it authentically represents its style and character. The whisky was distilled on November 24, 1949, and bottled on December 21, 2007, giving it an impressive 58 years of age.Nose: Delicate fruit and perfumed notes with a touch of vanilla sweetness.
Taste: Fruity sherry notes followed by dryness with a touch of smoke.
Finish: Sherry and peat smoke.
This whisky is highly prized among collectors, not only for its long aging but also for the historical significance of the whisky in the bottle.
Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box | Bottle code: JG/EII
