Grangestone Highland Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish

Very easy to drink 80 proof typical single malt. Not complex enough for my taste. Like the sherry finish.

Just average for my taste I note the Sherry it’s a little edgy little more bite than I prefer the finish is a little hard

Strong smell and finish. Spicy and acidic

Grangestone sherry cask stands to be an introductory scotch that is casked and distilled to be an entry level rendition scotch. It’s desire is to be an easy drinkable imitation of a much finer/pricier scotch without too much sacrifice on aroma and taste. The nose—strong sherry notes shine through, followed by notes of plum, hints of vanilla and caramel lurk deep within the shallow aromas giving you just a minor peak at what you will experience. The taste—nice sherry spice develops through the finish and is surprisingly delightful. The smokiness is subtle, the juice is fairly rough and acidic with a malty flavor that coats your tongue. The consistency is lacks continuity and there were major variables between taste while never terribly it’s difficult to really get a consistent note from one drink to another. The spice on the finish is nice and brings your back, but the heavy malt flavor drowns out the subtle notes of fruit and vanilla, oak makes an appearance and is pleasant. It’s hard to not like the Grangestone, it’s rough edgy and charming, while the aromas and taste leave a lot to be desired—it is enough to keep you wanting a more enriched experience. What it lacks in refinement and consistency it produces in bold and sometimes rich flavors which pans out to a fairly balanced and pleasant experience—a great introduction for things to come. -the scotch guy

Tasted 4 bottles blind. The bourbon cask, sherry cask, rum cask, and 12yr single malts from grangestone. Nosing and tasting notes are from the blind tasting. On the nose you get fresh pear with a light citrus like fresh lemon rind or a just cut lemon. Honey Graham crackers follow that and after it breaths a bit the cinnamon really comes to the front. The taste brings toasted Graham crackers with marmalade and a light oakiness. Then the cinnamon builds into a fireball candy flavor that can't be ignored. Short finish but not to short. A light oakiness lingers on a spicey fireball candy. Overall this was my third favorite of the group though it was very close to taking second. I loved the way the cinnamon developed. Once that note came out however it was hard to ignore and became overpowering. If it had been a tad bit subdued this may have taken second over the 12yr.