Product description
Grant’s 8 years old Sherry Cask Finish was launched in the summer of 2018 as permanent edition to the Grant’s Cask Editions whisky range.
We wouldn’t call it a replacement of NAS Grant’s Sherry Cask Finish since the latter was discontinued years ago. The new Grant’s Sherry Cask Finish spends eight years in standard oak barrels followed by a further maturation period in Oloroso sherry casks handpicked from Spain by the company master blender, Brian Kinsman. Grant’s is currently number three best selling blended Scotch whisky (behind Johnnie Walker and Ballantine’s) with global annual sales of over 4.5 million cases. (Producer’s tasting note.)
Nose: a balance of green apple, blossom and a soft vanilla oakiness developed in a gentle sherry spiciness.
Taste: an immediate oaky vanilla sweetness is counterbalanced with rich malty notes; a few drops of water bring out Grant’s 8 Year Old deep, dried fruits and subtle woody spices.
Finish: sweet with a hint of woody spice.