Ctrexman
Grangestone Highland Single Malt Rum Cask Finish
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
June 20, 2020 (edited August 3, 2022)
Decided to try a few of the Total Wine brands. Got a couple scotches and a bourbon. I really love the Balvenie rum cask so was hopeful. Poured neat, the nose is promising with nice sweet island fruits from the rum cask. Little dose of malt and some barrel wood as well. Its a bit light but still pleasant. Palate starts out good with fruity rum sweetened malt but drops away to dry oak and straw. Not much depth to speak of , this is just too young and has yet to develop any strong flavor or complexity. Its not bad or offensive its just lacking. I like where its heading if it had more time it might get there. Finish is short with dry oak and distant malt, the rum influence a memory in the back. Overall its still a decent budget single malt with some rummy overtones. Im at the point where I need more body and weight from my scotch so would not repurchase........ 73/100.......comparing this to the Balvenie 14 is like high school football to the NFL
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Thanks for posting this review. I've been curious about the various TW brands and it's hard to find reviews, so I'm hesitant to take the plunge.
@Ctrexman great review! The high school to NFL football analogy is very relatable. Have you tried any of the other Granstone products. I picked up the 25Yr old a while back but backed out and returned it cos it was too good of a deal and I assumed it was bad quality. Would be open to try the vintage or age statements if they’re decent. No FOMO on great deals!
I wish Total Wines had some stores in Kansas.
I liked the grangestone highland style 12y I tried an airplane of but it definitely wasnt first-class scotch.