Glen Grant 15 years old Batch Strength 1st Edition - 70cl

Glen Grant 15 Year Old Batch Strength (1st Edition, 50% ABV) is an intense, elevated variation of the distillery’s famously delicate, fruity Speyside style. Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm crafted this expression to offer more body and depth than standard releases by minimizing dilution.
Originally introduced around 2017 as a 1-liter "Travel Retail Exclusive" limited to 10,680 bottles, its overwhelming critical success (including massive praise from industry critics) prompted Glen Grant to transition it into their premium core lineup in standard 700ml bottles.
Wood Expression & Production Details
• Cask Architecture: Matured exclusively in premium, hand-selected 1st-Fill ex-Bourbon casks. First-fill wood acts with maximum vibrancy, imparting heavy vanilla, rich caramel, and deep oak structures that restrain Glen Grant’s natural tartness.
• The Purification Factor: Glen Grant utilizes incredibly tall pot stills engineered with distinct, square boil bulbs and special purifying chambers built into the lyne arms. This setup forces only the absolute lightest, cleanest vapors to ascend, resulting in a highly refined distillate.
• The Batch Strength Punch: Bottled at a fixed 50.0% ABV. The bumped-up proof level successfully captures the robust spirit oils, subtle waxy textures, and concentrated spice elements that are usually filtered out during heavier water dilution.
Flavor Profile & Tasting Notes
The wood selection dials up the creaminess, bringing a heavy, decadent pastry dessert element to the classic crisp green orchard fruit profile.
• Nose (Aroma): Flawlessly clean and aromatic. It bursts open with intense notes of exotic fruits, honeydew melon, lemon peel, and crisp orchard apples. Beneath the fruit layer sits sweet vanilla waffles, marzipan, warm honey, and a distinct, elegant waxy oak structure.
• Palate (Taste): Vibrant, thick, and highly coating. Upfront sweet notes of apricot marmalade, rich honey, vanilla custard, and almond paste are balanced beautifully by lively baking spices. Mid-palate notes feature apple compote, malty cocoa overtones, and a sharp dash of white pepper and cloves.
• Finish: Long, warming, and sophisticated. It leaves a lingering profile of creamy milk chocolate, malty sweetness, soft oak tannins, and a crisp, peppery heat.