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Whisky Review: Glen Grant 12-Year-Old

We review Glen Grant 12 Year Old, a "competent" single malt from this Speyside distillery.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

43% ABV (86 proof), aged 12 years, 100% malted barley, available around $40-$50 per 750 ml bottle.
Appearance:
Bright yellow like white grape juice or melted butter for dipping seafood. Thin, quick legs.
Nose:
Buttery, sweet, and fairly solventy. The nose presents quite young. Loads of malted barley up front with toffee, honeydew, and a slight hint of ash.
Palate:
Lots of cereal grains. Barley, vanilla frosting, orange cream soda. Very straightforward and clean. Not terribly layered. The burn is bright, yet short. Lingering toffee notes. Final Thoughts and Score: Glen Grant 12 Year Old is simple and easy. It’s a bit too easy in the sense that it tends to hover in an overpopulated segment of the single malt landscape. There isn’t much to clearly define the dram on its own. The word that most prominently comes to mind when sipping this is “competent.” That is hardly a word that inspires me to reach for another glass right away. Glen Grant 12 Year Old works just fine as a simple sipper or easy mixer. To expect more is to invite disappointment.
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Joshua St. John

When not savoring whiskey, Joshua St. John can likely be found exploring the trails of the Pacific Northwest near his Portland, Oregon, home. A lifelong world traveler, he was first captivated by single malts during visits to Scottish distilleries. He continues to explore the globe, discovering its diverse cultures through the myriad expressions of his beloved spirit.

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