Gordon Daniels Glen Grant 14 Year Old
Region: Speyside
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 Years
Bottler: Gordon Daniels (Independent Bottling)

Introduction
This 14-year-old expression from the Glen Grant distillery, bottled by independent bottler Gordon Daniels, represents the elegant Speyside style with a personal twist. Known for its refined, orchard-fruit-heavy character, Glen Grant typically produces approachable and clean spirits. This bottling brings additional depth and gentle spice thanks to careful aging, likely in ex-bourbon casks, and the cask selection by Gordon Daniels.

Appearance (Color & Viscosity)
Color: Pale gold to light amber, suggesting maturation in refill ex-bourbon barrels. There's minimal to no sherry influence, keeping the whisky bright and natural.
Viscosity: Moderate medium legs on the swirl, indicating a light-to-medium body with a smooth, rounded texture.

Nose (Aroma & Complexity)
First Impression: Light, fruity, and floral, with Speyside’s hallmark orchard fruits taking the lead.
Detailed Notes:

• Fruity: Green apple, pear, a hint of white peach

• Floral: Heather, honeysuckle, chamomile

• Sweet: Vanilla fudge, honey, subtle marzipan

• Spicy: White pepper, ginger root, nutmeg

• Woody: Light oak, faint cedar

Complex yet delicate, the nose offers a classic Speyside bouquet with elegant transitions between sweet and spice.

Palate (Taste & Mouthfeel)
Body: Medium-bodied
Flavor Profile:

• Sweet & Malty: Vanilla cream, shortbread, light toffee

• Fruity & Citrus: Lemon zest, green apple, hint of dried apricot

• Spicy & Peppery: Tickle of ginger, white pepper, soft cinnamon

• Rich & Oaky: Mild toasted oak, dry almond
  Texture/Mouthfeel: Silky, bordering on creamy, with a gentle spice prickle mid-palate

There’s good balance between freshness and warmth, with well-integrated spice enhancing the fruit-forward base.

Finish (Aftertaste & Length)
Length: Medium to long
Flavors That Linger:

• Honeyed sweetness

• Subtle oak dryness

• Warming spice—especially ginger and nutmeg
  Evolving Notes: Starts sweet, turns gently spicy, and fades with a floral-almond undertone

A polished and evolving finish that keeps you returning to the glass.

Style & Region Influence
As a Speyside single malt, this whisky embodies the region’s classic characteristics:

• Elegant and fruity, with orchard fruit and floral top notes

• Gentle sweetness and subtle spice

• Matured gracefully, showing the hallmark refinement Glen Grant is known for

The Gordon Daniels bottling adds a layer of character, offering a slightly bolder spice presence and oak structure than standard official releases, without sacrificing Speyside’s smooth appeal.