Nose

Heady with an exotic lift. Chocolate, walnut whip, roasted nut. Oaky, but has some style. Water shows nutty, sherried notes.

Palate

A good weight of spirit. Rich and malty with a hint of soot. Pretty thick in the mouth and quite firm in structure. A complex range of flavours.

Finish

Dry and maybe just a little short.

Comment

Here's a rarity: an old Glen Grant in which the spirit hasn't been drowned by the cask.