The Glent Grant 25 12 months Previous at The Whisky Alternate – Scotch Whisky Information
January seventh, 2025
THE GLASSHOUSE: GLEN GRANT 25 YEAR OLD
Glen Grant’s single malts are recognized for his or her gentle, apple contemporary character, however the Glasshouse assortment uncovers a deeper complexity within the distillery’s whisky, a high quality that may solely be achieved by time.
These uncommon malts characterize among the oldest expressions the distillery has ever launched, marking not solely 180 years of whisky-making however the end result of Grasp Distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE’s 60 yr profession earlier than his retirement.
The Glasshouse assortment will get its title from the huge Victorian greenhouses constructed by Co-founder James ‘The Main’ Grant on the distillery’s property. A passionate traveller, Grant stuffed this house with tropical vegetation and flowers, which impressed three distinctive single malts, every representing a unique a part of the day throughout the glasshouse.
The restricted version 25 yr previous was matured in solely the perfect bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, leading to tropical notes of coconut, mango, and white stone fruit, with hints of toffee and sun-dried raisins.
A becoming tribute to James Grant and long-time custodian Dennis Malcolm OBE, these uncommon whiskies characterize the closing of a chapter within the distilleries historical past and the beginning of one thing new.
