Glen Grant 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Glen Grant 12 Year Old is a 43% ABV, 750mL single malt Scotch whisky from Rothes, in Scotland's Speyside region, matured for twelve years in hand-selected ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks. Launched in 2016 under Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm, it is the bright, orchard-fruited heart of the Glen Grant range. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 12 years
- Casks: Hand-selected ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks (brand profile)
- Origin: Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes, Speyside, Scotland — founded 1840 by John and James Grant
- Style: Light, fruity Speyside single malt from tall, slender pot stills with purifiers
The Bright Heart of Glen Grant
Glen Grant's tall, slender pot stills, fitted with purifiers, have produced one of Speyside's lightest and most fruit-forward spirits since the Grant brothers founded the Rothes distillery in 1840. The 12 Year Old — created under Dennis Malcolm, who was born on the distillery grounds and led it until his 2024 retirement, when Greig Stables succeeded him — layers that orchard-fruit spirit over bourbon-cask vanilla and a sherry-cask richness. Compare Speyside styles in our Scotch whisky collection and the wider whisky range, or visit the Glen Grant vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Honey, pear and apple with almond and citrus. Palate: Apple pie crust, caramel and vanilla over sweet orchard fruit and golden barley. Finish: Lingering fruit with a subtle spice.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass to lead with the orchard fruit, or with a splash of water or a single cube to open the caramel and almond.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is Glen Grant 12 Year Old? The US 750mL bottling is 43% ABV. Some overseas 70cl listings show a different strength, and a separate travel-retail non-chill-filtered edition exists at 48% — this listing is the standard US bottling.
What casks is Glen Grant 12 matured in? Per the brand profile, hand-selected ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks, for the full twelve years.
What does Glen Grant 12 taste like? Bright Speyside orchard fruit — honey, pear and apple, apple pie crust and caramel — with a fruity, lightly spiced finish.
Bright, orchard-fruited Speyside — order Glen Grant 12 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.