Adelphi Glen Grant 1970, 31 Years Old, Cask 1036

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 21 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

Whisky Magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass. Every issue brings you fascinating articles on the art, science and romance of the 'water of life', plus page after page of tasting notes.

• Issue 21 online • Buy issue 21 (£5.95)
• Subscribe to Whisky Magazine (from £28.38)
• Preview current issue (72) • Preview other issues online

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Peat fires. Palate Smooth. Estery. Cooked morello cherries. A hint of creamy nougat. Nutty. Late spiciness. Finish Smoky. Peaty. Comment The better balanced of these two Glen Grants. The more integrated flavours. Seems to have matured better.

Dave Broom Nose Oloroso wood with some fragrant/nutty notes some heavily roasted coriander/cumin seed, coffee and treacle. Water brings out chocolate, singed wool and walnut whip. Palate Chocolatey, tannic and smoky. Finish Dry and slightly bitter from wood tannins. Comment Old, venerable even, but only of historical interest.