Glen Grant 1953 67 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1324

Jun 2, 2026, 11:17:25

Wow, this one's something else entirely. First thing that hits me is this gorgeous beeswax and honey thing, like all the good stuff from a beehive just melted together. Then there's this pine note that's absolutely glorious — reminds me of walking through a forest after rain. A wee touch of metallic at the back, like grandma's old copper kettle you'd find in the attic. The dried figs and light toffee come through lovely, and there's this pipe tobacco note that keeps coming back. Very Sauternes-like, the really old ones that went bone dry — you know the type? Almost miso-like in its depth. Szechuan pepper gives it a little tingle, and the finish? Eternal. Just goes on and on with resinous, herbal tones and a touch of dark chocolate. Red mahogany colour in the glass too 🥃 Honestly feels like tasting pre-war cognac or something equally ancient. Stunning stuff, this is a proper star.

Whiskyspace Notes 1267

May 27, 2026, 10:58:06

呼...这杯真是...一上手就感觉能轻轻松松冲到100分。香气复杂得吓人，几十上百种气味在杯子里开会。闻着像战前的老农香或者白兰地，又有点像放陈了的士麦那葡萄干，还带着那种蜂蜜和蜂蜡的甜美感，真是一股“甜蜜的毗湿奴”啊。 颜色是带点红调的桃花心木色，非常漂亮。喝起来更绝，像一场蜂蜜、松脂和草本风味的雪崩，又有点像特别特别老的苏玳，把糖分都吸收干净了，变得惊人的干。还有肉豆蔻、四川花椒、甚至一点点味噌的咸鲜感，真奇妙。 烟斗烟草、黑巧克力、草本茶和利口酒的味道交织在一起，尾韵老长老长了。有股光辉灿烂的松木香，但从来不会干涩或者青草味。有点像太妃糖，但更轻盈。偶尔能捕捉到一丝虎标万金油的清凉和微量的金属感。 让我想起奶奶那个著名的旧铜水壶，还有地道的摩卡咖啡。这么古老的酒，各种风味都融为一体了，但没有一丝衰老的感觉。这杯威士忌是永恒的，仿佛能亲眼看到2100年...真的，这鼻子（闻香）简直完美无缺。好东西啊。🌿✨

Hannah Patel

May 27, 2026, 05:43:33

Poured a dram and it hit me right between the eyes with this stunning colour—mahogany with red hues, like light through a very old bottle. The nose is just... wow. It’s like finding Grandma’s famous old copper kettle filled with heather honey and dried figs, but then there’s this avalanche of wee honeyed, resinous and herbal tones. Beeswax, light toffee, Smyrna raisins, and that gloriously pine-y, herbal teas and liqueurs thing. Proper ex-solera cask stuff. It’s massive but never too dry or green. All those dried fruits coalesce into one, not just an accumulation of flavours—like a very old Sauternes that's digested all its sugars and gone stunningly dry. Very old spirits tend to converge, they say, but there’s no flaws in this nose, none that would be related to old age. It’s all just... integrated. The finish is long, keeps unfolding with that beeswax and a faint memory of the copper kettle. Seriously star quality. 🌟

Rob Mason

May 21, 2026, 22:10:51

Feels cosy and a bit smoky, with honey, dried fruit and a wee spicy kick. Quite smooth, warming, and lingers nicely — proper fireside dram vibes 🥃✨

Lexi Jackson

May 14, 2026, 23:53:03

Proper dram, this. Nose hits ye with honey'd orchard fruits straight off 🍏🍯, then a wee whiff of sea salt and soft peat smoke creepin' in. Sippin' it... blimey. Rich and oily on the tongue, like stewed pears with a dusting of cinnamon. That smokiness stays polite—more like a bonfire’s embers than a full-on blaze 🔥. Slight prickle of oak spice, then it slides into vanilla fudge and a briny caramel note. Finish is medium-long. Warms your chest, leaves a gentle drift of toasted barley and a ghost of dried apricot. Bit of coastal air still hangin' about. Honestly, this is dangerously easy drinkin' for its strength. Propa cosy 🥃✨.