Glen Grant Mr George Centenary Edition Single Cask #4455 Whisky 62 Year Old · 1956 Vintage
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An increbibly limited edition bottling of Glen Grant produced in homage of George Urquhart, 2nd generation member of the family that owns Gordon and Macphail and often cited as one of the true icons of Scotch Malt Whisky He was instrumental to the success of Scotch whisky, championing single malt at a time when blends were the norm. In 1968 he created the Connoisseurs Choice range giving little-known distilleries a platform to have their whisky enjoyed in its simplest form, as aged single malt.
In what would have been his centenary year G&m have released a superb example of his Legacy. A 62 year old, 1956 vintage, Single Cask Glen Grant. One of only 40 bottles of this whisky are available worldwide.
The spirit, from one of his favourite distilleries, Glen Grant, was personally matched by Mr George to an oak cask made to his specific requirements. It was laid down in 1956, the year he became the company’s senior partner. With rich fruitcake aromas and dark chocolate notes, this 62-Year-Old single malt embodies the qualities that made Mr George a master of his craft; patience, depth of character and exquisite taste.
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Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich fruitcake aromas complement notes of raisin and dried fig. Dark molasses entwines with seville orange peel, leading to beeswax polish. Fresh roasted walnut and burnt toffee notes come to the fore.
Palate
Sweet initially with bursts of vibrant citrus. A slight humidor edge transforms into juicy sultanas and dark chocolate coated coffee beans. Liquor ice toffee flavours develop alongside mature charred oak and mouth-warming spice.
Finish
Long and complex, subtle hints of smoke with lingering dark liquorice.
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