Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky
Grant's is a blended Scotch whisky produced by William Grant & Sons, a family-owned company in Scotland. First created by William Grant in 1898, it's now one of the world's best-loved Scotch whiskies and the world's third-highest selling Scotch whisky. The blend is based around grain whisky from Grant's own Girvan distillery and includes approximately 25 of the finest single malt and grain Scotch whiskies. A key characteristic of Grant's is the use of three different types of wood for maturation, a process they call "Triple Wood": Virgin Oak for spicy robustness, American Oak for vanilla smoothness, and Bourbon refill for brown sugar sweetness.
Tasting Notes:
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Nose: Complex and clean with notes of ripe pear and summer fruits.
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Palate: Balances vanilla sweetness with malty and light floral fragrances.
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Finish: Long and sweet with a subtle hint 1 of smoke.
Awards: Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky and its various expressions have received numerous awards, including:
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Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in 2021 and 2020 (for Grant's Triple Wood 12).
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Silver Medal at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in 2024 (for Grant's Triple Wood and Grant's Triple Wood 8).
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Blended Scotch Whisky Trophy at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in 2019 (for Grant's Triple Wood 12).
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Gold Medal at the World Whiskies Awards 2024 (for Grant's Triple Wood 12).
Overall Impression: Grant's Blended Scotch Whisky is a popular and widely available blend known for its smooth and approachable character. The "Triple Wood" maturation contributes to a balanced flavor profile with fruity, sweet, and slightly smoky notes. It's considered a versatile whisky that can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in a variety of cocktails. The numerous awards it has received highlight its consistent quality and appeal to a broad range of whisky drinkers.