William Grant Stand Fast (2012)
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Tasting Notes by galg
This whisky is indeed a special one. A blend but a very unusual blend with a real nice story behind it. If you want the full Monty have a look here, or here, and even here. If you are lazy or don’t feel like a long reading here’s the essence in short:
Earlier this year Paul Kendall, archivist of the Grant’s family, discovered a book which contained the recipe of Grant’s Stand Fast, written down on 11th of June 1912. To celebrate this 100 years old recipe, current Master Blender Brian Kinsman re-created it and bottled 100 bottles, all to be stored for future reference, and not to be on sale.
Photo : Official Grant’s Blog
The actual blending took place in June this year, and sadly I was not able to participate (lucky UK bloggers!) , but with the help of Ludo, Brand amnassador at Grant’s and a jolly good fella, I was able to taste a wee sample of this special whisky a few weeks ago (thank you mate!).
The Blending session (Photo : Official Grant’s Blog)
A true unique whisky:
Nose: Really nice stuff. Starting with very Elegant malt , sweet dough a wee note of smoke nuts and marzipan.then continuing with some fruit: pears and grapes. Feels very unique, not a common style of blending, maybe due to the old recipe.
Palate: A bit sharp of entry , then getting fruitier and maltier. Spice, pepper and fruit with a dash of smoke. Really a wee hint. Ginger powder too.
Finish : Medium length. Chocolate. Cocoa and wood.
This is a lovely dram all over, but the nose is what made it for me. It’s super interesting, subtle yet not lacking power even at 40%. A piece of history remade. Wow.
Whisky details
Distillery/Brand:
William Grant
Bottling:
Stand Fast (2012)
ABV:
40%
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Comments
cherylnifer wrote:
Some clarification requested. I have found some Indiana and Ohio liquor retailers that are currently selling a product they advertise as Grant's Stand Fast blended scotch. I know nothing more than that. I have found nothing on-line regarding the product sold in Indiana and Ohio. Anyone have any insight as to what relationship that product has with Galg's reviewed product?
Victor wrote:
@cherylnifer, it looks like the same name and the same product to me.
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