Grant's Family Reserve
Blended
William Grant & Sons // Scotland
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Cost
The Family Reserve is comprised of a couple of dozen whiskies, including their single grain whisky, Girvan. It is aged in three different types of barrels: virgin oak, American oak, and refill American oak. Note: In July 2018, it was announced that this marque will now be called Grant's Triple Wood while the recipe remains the same.
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ageNAS
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abv40.0
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BlendedComprised of both single malt(s) and single grain(s) often from many different distilleries; if Scotch or Irish must be aged for at least three years in oak barrels; Irish may include single pot still whiskey in the blend.
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Cask Typevirgin oak, American oak, refill bourbon barrels
Tasting Notes
"The intensity of the nose isn't very strong, but what you do find are wood spices, grains, and the slightest hint of smoke. The palate has a moderate amount of cinnamon, dried hay, and a touch of caramel. The whisky ends on the bitter side without a lengthy finish."
Reviewed by
Stephanie Moreno