1995 Duncan Taylor Glen Grant The Octave 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Detailed Description

Spicy, complex Glen Grant finished in smaller, octave-sized casks from Duncan Taylor’s wonderful Octave range. This was distilled in 1995 and aged for 17 years before bottling as a single cask.

1995 Duncan Taylor Glen Grant The Octave 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Spiced, creamy nose with juicy barley malt, pepper, stem ginger in syrup, maple spices and lemon juice.

Palate: Malt-driven, thick, fruity palate, based on creamy barley, with a big whack of stewed fruits and honey.

Finish: Gingerbread leads the finish.

Distillery Information

Situated along the banks of the River Spey, the Glen Grant Distillery was founded in 1840 by John and James Grant, who had previously been employed at the Aberlour Distillery. Glen Grant’s unique location ‚Äî it enjoyed access to fresh water from the river, a steady supply of barley from the surrounding farmland and access to transportation from the nearby port of Garmouth ‚Äî allowed it prosper quickly. By 1872, however, both John and James Grant had passed away, and James Grant Jr. ‚Äî James’ son and John’s nephew ‚Äî inherited the distillery. The younger Grant, known simply as “the Major,” quickly proved himself a worthy successor.