1998 Berry Bros. & Rudd Glen Grant, Cask Ref. 13214, Speyside, Single Malt Scotch Whisky (56.1%)

Glen Grant is one of Speyside’s stalwarts, consistently producing outstanding whiskies in it’s own subtle, understated way, this old sherry butt is a perfect example.  The harmonious nose is a masterclass in maturation over wood-seasoning showing well developed distillate character; bruised apples, hessian, orange zest and aged desert wine.

This theme drifts onto the palate with the oak very gently guiding more soft fruit notes over the palate.  There’s a hint of wood smoke on the palate along with a little more fresh fruit. A great example of classy old distillate left to mature in a wonderfully inactive cask, turns out wood doesn’t always make the whisky.

Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd