Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1980 Private Collection Gordon & MacPhail

Name: Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1980 Private Collection Gordon & MacPhail
Brand: Glen Grant
Price: 1200.0 GBP
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Presenting the Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1980 Private Collection, a majestic Speyside single malt from the esteemed Gordon & MacPhail. Read more

Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1980 Private Collection Gordon & MacPhail

£1,200.00 GBP

£1,000.00 ex VAT

Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail

Cask: #37

Cask Type: refill american hogshead

Type: Single Malt Scotch

Volume: 70cl

Region: Speyside

Vintage: 1980

Age: 40 Year Old

ABV: 44.80%

No. of bottles: 105

Tasting Notes

Nose : Citrus zest aromas combine with pineapple and subtle white chocolate. An undertone of green apple develops giving way to coconut and fresh herbs. Palate : Soft pepper leads to smooth flavours of dried bananas with a hint of smoke. Sweet tropical fruit combines with rich orange and baked pear. Finish : A medium-bodied finish with lingering mixed nuts and cocoa powder.

Presenting the Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1980 Private Collection, a majestic Speyside single malt from the esteemed Gordon & MacPhail. Distilled in February 1980 and matured in a single Refill American hogshead #37, this exceptional whisky was bottled in September 2020 after four decades of graceful ageing. Released as part of the prestigious Private Collection series, just 105 hand-blown crystal decanters were produced, each a symbol of rarity and refinement.

Why You’ll Love It

A rare 40-year-old single cask expression from Glen Grant, distilled in 1980 and matured in a Refill American hogshead.
Bottled in September 2020 by Gordon & MacPhail for their renowned Private Collection—a showcase of Scotland’s finest aged whiskies.
Presented in a stunning hand-blown crystal decanter, limited to just 105 bottles worldwide.
A flawless union of elegance, age, and Speyside charm—ideal for serious collectors and connoisseurs.

A masterpiece of time, tradition, and artistry—Glen Grant 1980 is the very essence of Speyside maturity.

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The Distillery

Glen Grant Distillery, founded in 1840 by brothers James and John Grant, experienced such success that Glen Grant No. 2 was constructed across the road in 1897 to meet soaring demand for its Speyside malt whisky. Situated in Rothes and equipped with eight stills plus an on-site bottling plant, Glen Grant remains a cornerstone of Scottish whisky craftsmanship. Visitors can explore a meticulously maintained Victorian garden—created during the late 19th century—nestled in the valley behind the distillery. Over the years, Gordon & MacPhail has released exceptional vintage single malts from Glen Grant, including rarities dating back to the 1950s, underscoring the distillery’s enduring legacy and timeless appeal.

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