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Considered among the finest of the Speyside malt distilleries and one of the few of its age to still be family-owned. J&G Grant became its sole shareholders in 1898 and continue to run it in a traditional manner, notably using direct-fired stills to create a rich, weighty spirit. Considered among the finest of the Speyside malt distilleries and one of the few of its age to still be family-owned. J ...
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87.5 / 100 · Based on 4 published reviews.
The long finish is the draw here: it starts astringent, then turns toward fruity sweetness and light sherry. That shift sounds more appealing than a simple sweet close.
paperboat_socks9 JulRich dried fruit and sherry, with an initially astringent finish.
wildmintkoi7 AprDark berries, cooked dark fruits, apple, pear, and raspberry give this a fruit-led centre, with rich sherry and chocolate adding depth. The palate brings more apple and pear alongside cherry and cranberry, but the firm tannins and initially astringent finish suggest a drier, more gripping edge than the sweeter fruit might imply. That contrast makes the character more interesting to me than an uncomplicated jammy style; the later fruity sweetness and light sherry notes offer a gentler close.
redkite_atlas2 MarDark fruit and sherry sit alongside leather and cocoa, while the finish starts astringent before turning sweeter. That contrast keeps this from sounding like simple, even sweetness. The long finish and firm tannins may appeal more to someone who likes some edge with their fruit.
