Glen Grant Pure Malt Scotch Highland Whisky Old Label Original bottling 40% alv by vol. 700ml

€99.00*

Contents: 0.75 Liter (€132.00* / 1 Liter)

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Product number: JHW-26251

Filling level into neck, label and capsule very good.

Product information

Here is a detailed review of the Glen Grant Pure Malt Scotch Highland Whisky Old Label Original Bottling (40% vol., 700ml):

Glen Grant "Pure Malt" Old Label Original Bottling

(Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 40% vol., 700ml)

1. background & historical significance:

Era: The "Pure Malt" designation with the Old Label (white label with green lettering and red accent) dates back to the 1980s-1990s, when the term "Pure Malt" was still allowed to be used for single malts before it was banned by the Scotch Whisky Regulation in 2009 (now: "Single Malt").
Original bottling: Refers to bottling by the Glen Grant distillery in Rothes, Scotland - not by independent bottlers.
Special feature: This bottle represents the classic Glen Grant style before the modernisation of the 2000s. It is sought after by collectors today.

2. sensory profile:

Colour: Light gold, natural (uncoloured) - typical of Glen Grant's minimal colouring.
Nose: Fresh and fruity with ripe pears, green apples, honey and a subtle floral note (hay, grass). Slight hints of vanilla and nuts.
Palate: Light to medium-bodied. Dominantly sweet and fruity (stewed apples, citrus), accompanied by oat flakes, almonds and a hint of oak (no strong wood influence).
Finish: Moderately long, clean and smooth with lingering sweetness and a hint of cinnamon.

3. distillery character & production:

Distillation: Glen Grant utilises tall, slender stills with distinctive 'purifier' condensers - resulting in a particularly light, pure spirit.
Maturation: Mainly in bourbon casks (first-fill & refill), hence the emphasis on vanilla and fruit rather than smoke or sherry.
Style: Classic "Speyside character" (despite Highland categorisation): Unsmoked, elegant and approachable - ideal for beginners, but with subtle complexity.

4. market context & comparison:

Modern counterpart: today's Glen Grant "Major's Reserve" (successor from ~2005) is similarly bright and fruity, but often seems less complex than this old-label version.
Collector's value: The 750ml bottle (typical for US export) is rare and reaches prices of €100-200+ at auction, depending on condition and vintage.

5 Conclusion:

Strengths: Timeless elegance, perfect balance of fruit and grain. Ideal as an aperitif whisky or for warm days.
Weaknesses: Possibly too subtle for lovers of strong, smoky or sherry-accentuated whiskies.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5 stars)
A piece of whisky history- characteristic of the unadulterated, fruit-driven style of Speyside. A bottle for connoisseurs who appreciate subtle nuances and collectors who preserve the heritage of Glen Grant.

Note:

As this is a historic bottling, flavour profiles may vary depending on ageing. Current bottles (from 2000 onwards) are labelled "Single Malt" and are available as "Major's Reserve" or "10-year-olds".

	Alcohol:	40
	Colour:	golden
	Country:	Scotland
	Filling quantity:	750 ml
	Flavour:	Whisky
	Grape variety:	Grain, water, yeast, wood
	Producer:	Glen Grant
	Product type:	Spirits
	Region:	Speyside
	Type of wine:	Whisky
	Vintage:	NV