Glen Grant 12 year old

Profile: The Glen Grant 12 year old at a Glance

• Speyside Classic: Elegant Single Malt from the Heart of Scotland
• Traditional Distillery:Based in Rothes since 1840
• Careful Cask Selection: Matured in Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry Casks
• Character-Rated:12 Years of Balanced Development
• Internationally Popular: Cult Status - Especially in Italy

Portrait: What makes the Glen Grant 12 year old special

The Glen Grant 12 year old is a single malt whisky that doesn't push itself forward, but rather politely knocks, tips its hat, and says: "Good evening, I'm from Speyside." And that's certainly true - More precisely, he comes from Rothes, a town in Scotland where there are more distilleries than parking spaces and whisky is a cultural staple.
The Glen Grant distillery was founded back in 1840 by the brothers John and James Grant. The latter was not only a whisky distiller, but also an adventurer, inventor, and presumably someone who could never sit still. He is credited with having significantly advanced the distillery's technology – which was about as exciting in the 19th century as a software update is today, only with more steam and less Wi-Fi. Glen Grant is known for its exceptionally tall stills.
These rise so confidently in Rothes that you might think they're trying to compete with the surrounding hills. The distillery also boasts its own Victorian garden – yes, really. While other distilleries flaunt warehouses, Glen Grant offers manicured paths, flowers, and a touch of British garden romance. Here, whisky and landscape maintenance are clearly not mutually exclusive. The 12-year-old Glen Grant is part of the brand's core range and embodies, in a way, the gentleman among its bottlings: mature, refined, but not ostentatious. Internationally, Glen Grant is particularly popular in Italy – no one really knows why, but apparently they have a fondness for Scottish tradition with style.
The Glen Grant 12 Year Old matures predominantly in bourbon casks as well as in specially selected Oloroso sherry casks. This cask combination represents careful selection and patience, two virtues that are clearly taken seriously in Rothes. The whisky thus becomes the link between tradition and a certain sense of elegance, without being intrusive.

In short, Glen Grant 12 year old is less of a rock star and more of a classic theatrical performer: a veteran, well-trained, with an impressive pedigree and a biography worth telling. And even when you're not taking a sip, it's a pleasure to simply look at it and know: it comes from afar – and has seen a lot.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Glen Grant 12 year old tastes like

• Nose: On the nose, sweet aromas of butterscotch and vanilla are initially revealed, accompanied by delicate hints of roasted almonds. A subtle clove spice adds depth and lends the overall impression a pleasantly warm, slightly spicy structure.

• Palate: On the palate, a harmonious combination of toffee and apple unfolds, supported by rich and complex fruit notes. The notes are balanced and complex without being overpowering, and develop smoothly with increasing intensity.
  
  
• Finish: The finish is long and slightly viscous on the mouth. Fruity accents combine with nutty nuances and fade slowly and smoothly, leaving a lasting, elegant impression.