Glen Grant 1970 Duncan Taylor

The independent bottler Duncan Taylor has already released quite a range of 1970's Glen Grant (1970, 1972 and 1974), that received quite a bit of praise. So I felt it was time for me to gives these a go as well. The 1970 Glen Grant was bottled exclusively for The Nectar Belgium. Only 139 bottles were available.

The nose is simply marvellous. Delicate, sweet sherry with dried prunes and dades and soft caramel, tobacco and almonds. Very soft and very accessible.

On the palate, it's quite creamy and the delivery is very spicy. Again, the dried fruits take center stage, with nuts and caramel providing support. This one does not need water.

The finish is very intense and warm with cinnemon, but does leave your mouth dry as a desert.

The sister cask of this one has been bottled by Duncan Taylor as well, in their Rare Auld series. It would seem that it's completely sold out, which is a pity as this is a fan-tas-tic dram!

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