Glen Grant Exploration No.1 - Rum Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Glen Grant Exploration No. 1 is the first release in the distillery’s limited-edition Exploration Series, celebrating James “The Major” Grant’s adventurous spirit. This Speyside single malt is initially matured in bourbon barrels before being finished in hand-selected rum casks, resulting in a vibrant tropical character.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Rich amber-gold, warm and inviting, with coppery highlights and a sunlit honey glow.
Nose
Bright tropical fruit aromas lead the charge—pineapple, mango and hints of coconut weave with sun-warmed melon. Bourbon vanilla and creamy oak provide a silky foundation, while the rum finish threads in molasses sweetness and gentle spice. A rind of citrus zest lifts the bouquet, revealing a warm, inviting oakiness and a delicate floral lift.
Palate
On the palate, a tropical orchard unfurls: pineapple, ripe banana and coconut mingle with warm vanilla and caramel from the bourbon backbone. A subtle spice nuances the sweetness as the rum-cask finish adds a gilded tropical kiss. Creamy, lightly oily texture supports a lingering, fruit-forward finish with a hint of oak and spice.
Finish
An exceptionally tropical finish lingers long on the palate: mango, pineapple and coconut dance with banana, carried by a warm rum sweetness. Vanilla, toffee and spice gently unfold, with a creamy oak whisper that leaves a refined, lingering warmth.