Duncan Taylor Glen Grant C3490 Cask Strength Rare Auld Scotch Whisky

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 66 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose All spice and candied peel and the suggestion of an old whisky that has matured very gently. Very zesty and lively with tingling spice and a heavy floral note like lilies. Palate Sweet with caramelised sugars and a touch of rosewood. Balanced and discreet. Slightly less direct with water, but has a real subtle depth. Finish Long with gentle spice. Comment Elegant and sophisticated.

Martine Nouet Nose Elegant oaky fragrances. Floor polish, beewax, sunheated pine cones. Fruity notes slowly emerge. Pears in custard. Greengage. Palate Rich, smooth at start then becoming crisp. With a spicy outburst and a sherbety feel. Oak is present. Custard and liquorice. Finish Spicy with an oaky bite. Comment A wonderful nose, a dash of water cuts the edges. Complex and harmonious.