Speciality Drinks ‘Single Malts of Scotland’ Glen Grant 1992 (22 year old) 57.8%
Bourbon Cask 35936/ Dist: 1992 Btl: March 2014/ Tasted: July 2014
Nose: Pungent, earthy and manure with hints of violet, tobacco and rye-like herbal spices. Very young with dark, edgy grains exploding all over the place! There’s some light oak and smoke in the background and a touch of orange with time. Dilution makes it subtler, emphasising the oils and brings out hints of beeswax.
Palate: Surprisingly soft given the abv. Hints of orange, earth, tobacco, coffee and manure appear. Subtler than the nose but the oils and herbal notes build. A little simple but rounder when diluted with the emphasis on the coffee and dark grains.
Finish: A little raw and hot with an oily finish. Water softens and emphasises the bitter oak.
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