Glen Grant : 63 Year Old Mr George Legacy (3rd Edition) Gordon & Macphail 1959

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 63 Years Mr George Legacy (3rd Edition) Gordon & Macphail 1959 Glen Grant

Tasting

Appearance
Deep amber hue, testifying to its six decades spent in sherry casks.

Nose
Intense and complex, first revealing autumn spices and dried fruits, then Demerara sugar and delicate notes of citrus peel. Touches of beeswax and nuts complete this remarkably rich bouquet.

Palate
Sumptuous red fruit compote that opens up to notes of Seville orange. A slight menthol freshness appears, followed by a tart raspberry. The evolution continues towards notes of cocoa powder and aged oak, testifying to its long maturation.

Pairings and tasting moments

This exceptional whisky is above all a meditation spirit, to be savored slowly in a tulip glass to appreciate all its complexity. Ideally served at room temperature with a few drops of water to release all its aromas. For pairing enthusiasts, it will harmonize with red fruit desserts or a square of intense dark chocolate.

Other characteristics

This single malt has a non-peaty profile, typical of the Glen Grant distillery, but with exceptional richness and complexity due to its long aging in first-fill sherry casks. Bottled at 56.5% without chill filtration, it retains all its aromatic richness and creamy texture.

The aromatic palette and structure of a great Scottish single malt whisky

Glen Grant, historical jewel of the Scottish Speyside

Glen Grant, founded in 1840 by brothers John and James Grant in Rothes, Speyside, is an iconic distillery of Scottish whisky. Under the direction of James "The Major" Grant, it introduced innovations such as electric lighting and tall stills with purifiers, allowing for a light and floral spirit. Currently owned by the Campari group since 2006, Glen Grant stands out for its aging in bourbon and sherry casks, as well as its historic garden, the Garden of Splendours. Master Distiller Greig Stables perpetuates this tradition of excellence, with recent releases such as the Splendours Collection, including a 65-year-old single malt.

Mr George Legacy, the heritage of a whisky visionary

The 63 Years Mr George Legacy 3rd Edition is an exceptional tribute to George Urquhart, legendary figure of Gordon & MacPhail, affectionately nicknamed "Mr George". This edition is part of the prestigious "Mr George Legacy" series, selected by Stuart Urquhart, George's grandson, thus perpetuating a family tradition of excellence.

This Scottish whisky comes from a single cask from 1959, one of the last of this vintage in the cellars of Gordon & MacPhail. Distilled at Glen Grant and then aged for 63 years in a first-fill sherry cask, it represents the pinnacle of the art of whisky aging.

The "Mr George Legacy" series is part of the heritage of the "Connoisseurs Choice" range, created in 1968 by George Urquhart himself. With over 2000 bottlings from 100 Scottish distilleries, this collection testifies to the avant-garde vision of Mr George, who was one of the first to promote single malts at a time when blends dominated the market.

The detailed label of this edition reflects the philosophy of transparency dear to Gordon & MacPhail, indicating the type of cask, the bottling date, the alcohol content, the vintage and the tasting notes, thus offering enthusiasts all the necessary information to appreciate this liquid treasure in all its splendor.