I had a sample of this at a Glen Grant tasting, and it is absolutely to die for. On the nose, there's a complex spiciness, savory raisin quality, pipe tobacco, and almond. I could nose this all day and not get bored. It's the palate, though, that knocks this one out of the park - dried fruits, pipe tobacco, leather, Marcona almond, vanilla, toffee, even a little petrichor (damp earth). My notes include the phrase "this is what God tastes like." Maybe I was a little caught up in the moment, but this is really delicious.
4.06
About this bottle
Five Decades celebrates Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm's five decades of tenure with Glen Grant. It is created from a selection of what he feels are some of the most valuable casks from the 1960s to the 2000s, which have seen a variety of barrel finishes.
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Reviews
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The Rev
5.0
wittgenstein
3.0
I guess it’s not for me. The herbal sweet is quite annoying.
David Tilley
Not too dissimilar to sienna. Boilermakers 290418
ASD90
4.0
Strong hit but beautiful spiced taste
Suwalakensr
Glen Grant 16yr = $69
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Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.