Lombard Glen Grant 1964

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 22 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Winey. Treacle toffee. Palate Despite hefty oak and sherry, the distillery character survives. The characteristic hazelnut dryness extends into a maltiness reminiscent of hard cookies. Like drinking a Bath Oliver biscuit. Finish Some cedary oak. Comment I usually find delicate old Glen Grants to be overwhelmed by oak. This example makes for a mature dram with considerable complexity.

Dave Broom Nose Oily, dried fruits, hint of rancio and Marmite. Burnt orange, allspice, nutmeg and clove. Palate Soft start builds nicely good weight. Rich and sherried, tannic but a chocolate/coffee richness and depth to it. Finish Woody and a bit short. Comment Interesting and while not overly woody (given its age) one for sherried malt lovers only.