Comments: probably more about the thrills of clever double maturation than about Glen Grant, but it's still a pretty top notch modern sherry bomb.Ĭork cap and cube bottle in a charmingly old school tartan box. Finish: medium, on salted almonds, marzipan, jams and ultra-classic dry sherry characteristics. I suspect the finishing was a good length of time as the sherry feels very well integrated. With water: goes more in the earthy direction I find, with some nice notes of slightly tannic teas, bergamot and raisins. Still some dried flower petal impressions in there too. Mouth: the modernity feels more apparent here with these slightly grippier tannins up front, but also nicely drying cocoa and dark chocolate vibes, sawn rosewood, treacle and salted dark chocolate. But yes, this kind of jams and gamey / savoury stock fusion vibe is quite clear now. With water: figs and gravy! Cranberry gravy I would add. I also find a few nicely scented hardwoods in the background. Nose: highly polished and rather precise on things like chocolate coated Brazil nuts, pot pourri, sultanas and some rather posh fruit jams. We wouldn't ordinarily commence a tasting quite so high in strength, age, or sherry influence, but this is going to be a session mostly dominated by old gems, so this feels like the appropriate aperitif. Glen Grant 22 yo 2000/2022 (57.1%, Signatory Vintage for The Whisky Exchange, cask #1, 1st fill sherry butt finish, 686 bottles) I would simply like to extend my deepest condolences to his family and to dedicate today's tasting of some beautiful old Glen Grants to Mattias and to his quiet but great strength of character and humour. ![]() He loved whisky and he was a longstanding reader and supporter of Whiskyfun. I recall very fondly the time I spent chatting to him in his home and meeting his wonderful family. He made much of the arrangements on my last trip to Sweden, just last year, where I did a tasting for his whisky club and we were able to spend some time together. The kind of person who's qualities were immediate and outwardly apparent. I only met Mattias a few times, but he was a very kind, warm, humble and gentle man. ![]() As is so often the case in these circumstances, he was far too young and we are left contemplating the all too common cruelties and injustices to be found in life. Today's tasting is for Mattias Johannesson, who very sadly passed away from cancer this week. Some wonderful old Glen Grant for Mattias Skilled taster Angus MacRaild in Scotland They say here: 'L'abus d'alcool est dangeureux pour la santé In that case, the filesĭo not encourage heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages, Me due authorizations, or sometimes when I feel a 'national'Īrtist deserves wider recognition. When dealing with artists I personally know, and who gave Me discover new music - check the column on the right.Īlmost never upload any mp3 file on my own server, except I also try toĪdd a new link to any hosting website or weblog which helped Should help you know more about their works. Like, by buying either their CDs or their downloadable 'legal'Īlways add links to the artists' websites - if any - which Wider recognition, and all links to mp3 files are here to To be free of rights, as long as no commercial use is intended.Īlways try to write about artists who, I believe, deserve Some pictures are taken from these websites, and are believed Located on free commercial or non-commercial third party websites. When Frank Weber has an event, he makes sure everyone enjoys.All the linked files (mp3, video, html) are The price is amazing so enjoy and appreciate a special night. The whiskies are exceptional, the food is always wonderful and the service is great. Although it is on Father’s Day, do not hesitate to bring your mother, a friend, girl friend, sister, or any one else to this great evening. ![]() With June upon us Father’s Day will be here soon as well. This event will sell out quickly. Omni Parker Hotel, 60 School St, Boston, MA 02108
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