The Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky, nestled in the heart of Speyside, has unveiled The Glasshouse Collection: a new prestige range featuring the oldest aged expressions ever in the distillery’s permanent collection. The Glen Grant 21-Year-Old is joined by The Glen Grant 25-Year-Old and 30-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskies to form a collection of rare single malts which celebrate the unparalleled ageing of whiskies from the over 180-year-old distillery.
Comprising the 21-Year-Old, Alongside New 25-Year-Old and 30-Year-Old Expressions, The Glasshouse Collection celebrates the exceptional ageing of The Glen Grant Whiskies
This is the inspiration for The Glen Grant Glasshouse Collection, comprising three rare single malt whiskies, created to capture the essence of The Major’s Glasshouse. Each expression reflects a distinct time of day, from the first light of dawn until the moonlit night, using the light inside the glasshouse as a metaphor for the character of each exceptionally aged spirit.
At the media session, Master Distiller Greig Stables joined us online and brought us through these three rare single malt whiskies over an intimate afternoon. Greig has worked closely with the legendary Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm OBE over the last 18 years and played a pivotal role in the creation of the new collection. Besides sharing with us his valuable insights of the 3 unique whiskies, we also had personal insights that The Glen Grant’s visionary forefather James ‘The Major’ Grant had 3 wives and 8 children.
An avid traveler, ‘The Major’ was a charismatic and eccentric innovator, voyaging to destinations around the world – from Southern Africa to the peaks of the Himalayas. With every adventure, he collected flowers and plants, bringing them back to Scotland and his vast Victorian-inspired glasshouse, built in 1886 to protect and nurture the most precious and delicate plants. James’s massive interest in plants is a big inspiration for the launch of The Glen Grant Glasshouse Collection.
Appreciation for good whiskies can never go wrong with pairing delectable bites. Our host kindly prepared three different Whisky Pairing Canapes.
- Coconut Turnovers with Caramel Sauce & Rock Salt.
- Orange Truffle Chocolate on Rice Cracker with Gold leaves
- Fruit Tartlets with Cranberries, Apricots, Strawberries & Edible Florals
The Glen Grant 21-Year-Old represents the first light in the Glasshouse, capturing the delicate and ethereal quality of the early morning light. Just as the first light of day breathes life into the garden, this expression embodies a fresh and vibrant character with an explosion of tropical fruits, creamy butter notes, and an enduring crème brûlée finish define this single malt. There is a slight hint of coconut. It is really acidic and tasted slightly sourish after adding a drop of water. I would say this goes very well with Coconut Turnover. Bottled at 46% ABV, natural in colour and non-chill filtered, it encapsulates the evocative and aromatic warmth akin to the sun illuminating the day.
As the light of golden hour casts its glow on the Glasshouse, a new offering from The Glen Grant, the distinguished 25-Year-Old, comes to life. Like the setting sun casting its warm glow, this whisky unveils itself with velvety smoothness. Slightly nutty with toffee notes, each sip revealing distinctly sweet aromas. Delve deeper, and one can find a subtle hint of soft smoke. With 25 years of ageing and bottled at 46% ABV, natural in colour, and non-chill filtered, this expression embodies the evocative and aromatic warmth reminiscent of the sun gently setting over the Glasshouse during the golden hour. Just as the last rays of daylight caress the landscape, this whisky captures the essence of lingering warmth and golden hues. Pairing this with the Orange Truffle Chocolate, the nut flavour become more obvious and distinct.
Next, we discover The Glen Grant 30-Year-Old, rare and exquisite with a bouquet of rich, complex, oaky tones and deep, distinctive finish. Matured for 30 years, this rare and evocative whisky unfolds with intricate layers of oak, woven with hints of nectarine, honey, and dried fruit, evoking a sense of timeless indulgence. Each sip reveals the depth of its maturity, as flavours of demerara sugar and a velvety creaminess dance upon the palate, leading to an irresistibly sweet and fruity finish that lingers, leaving one yearning for more. Bottled at 48% ABV, natural in colour and non-chill filtered, 30-Year-Old welcomes the cool tones of moonlight as they wash over the Glasshouse.
The Glen Grant 21-Year-Old and 25-Year-Old are now available directly via Campari Group’s RARE Division sales, with the 30-Year-Old scheduled to arrive in Q1 of 2025.
