Gordon & MacPhail·Spirit of ScotlandGlen Grant

This is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Glen Grant, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail as a single cask at natural cask strength. It was distilled in 2010, matured for 15 years, and drawn from a first-fill butt, so it is likely to offer a more concentrated and individual character than a standard small-batch release.

For a novice drinker, expect a fuller and more assertive style than many everyday Speyside whiskies because of the 60.4% ABV. Adding a little water may help open it up and make its fruit, oak, and sweetness easier to explore.