Glen Grant have announced the launch of an incredibly limited release of a 70 Year Old single malt. This will be the oldest whisky to be released directly by the distillery and will have a run of just seven decanters.
Having been distilled in 1953, the spirit then spent the following seven decades maturing in a single sherry-seasoned French oak butt. The whisky has been bottled at 55.5% and promises notes of dried raisins, barley sugar and a drying spice.
The 70 Year Old Glen Grant also pays homage to the late Queen Elizabeth II - Britain’s longest serving monarch. As such the whisky is named Devotion in tribute to her lifetime of public service.
Each of the hand blown decanters is presented in an eye-catching wooden halo crafted by award winning craftsman John Galvin. Every halo has been uniquely designed and decorated, drawing inspiration from each decade of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. Additionally, each decanter features a distinctive engraving showcasing some of the Queen’s favourite flowers.
Decanter Number One is named ‘The Queen Elizabeth Rose’ and is due to be auctioned later this month. It is expected to attract a price of between £70,000 and £110,00, and the proceeds of the sale will be donated to the Royal Scottish Forestry Society.
The remaining decanters will be available for purchase in selected markets following the initial auction - contact the distillery for more information.
Glen Grant are no strangers to releases with impressive age statements, nor is this the first royal-themed whisky from the distillery: another 70 Year Old Glen Grant, this time a 1952 vintage, was released by Gordon MacPhail as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.
Nevertheless, the launch of their oldest ever whisky to be released directly by the distillery is a landmark moment for the famous Speysider and is a fitting tribute to a well-loved public figure.