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The Glen Grant Unveils 65-Year-Old Single Malt in Exclusive Splendours Collection

The Glen Grant Unveils 65-Year-Old Single Malt in Exclusive Splendours Collection

The Glen Grant Unveils 65-Year-Old Single Malt in Exclusive Splendours Collection

The Glen Grant Unveils 65-Year-Old Single Malt in Exclusive Splendours Collection

The Glen Grant Unveils 65-Year-Old Single Malt in Exclusive Splendours Collection

Rothes, Scotland – March 3, 2025 – The Glen Grant Distillery has announced the inaugural release in its exclusive Splendours Collection, a 65-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Distilled in 1958, this extraordinary whisky has spent over six decades maturing in a single French oak butt inside the distillery’s oldest barrelhouse, developing exceptional depth and complexity. With only 151 handcrafted decanters available, each priced at $50,000, this ultra-premium release is one of the most exclusive in Glen Grant’s history.

Key Takeaways

  • The Glen Grant Distillery announces the first release in its Splendours Collection: a 65-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

  • Distilled in 1958 and matured for over six decades in a single French oak butt.

  • Limited to just 151 handcrafted decanters, each priced at $50,000.

  • Tasting notes highlight rich treacle, dark fruits, citrus, spice, and oak.

  • Available through select retailers worldwide.

Aged to Perfection

This whisky’s remarkable aging process showcases the meticulous cask selection and patient craftsmanship behind The Glen Grant’s legacy. Despite its extensive maturation, the whisky maintains the elegant and refined character for which the distillery is known.


Tasting Notes:

  • Nose: Sweet treacle, ripe blackberries, and sandalwood

  • Palate: Orange peels, ripe black cherries, fruitcake, and dates

  • Finish: Lingering warmth with citrus, spice, oak, and gentle smoke

A Visionary Release

Master Distiller Greig Stables highlighted the unwavering approach to whisky-making that defines The Glen Grant. He emphasized that, even after 65 years, the whisky retains the distillery’s signature balance and complexity, making it a true collector’s item.

Availability & Where to Buy

The Glen Grant 65-Year-Old Single Malt is available through select retailers worldwide. Given its exclusivity and limited supply, whisky collectors and connoisseurs will need to act quickly to secure a bottle of this extraordinary release.

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