Distillery
Glen Grant
Glen Grant is a Scottish producer of single malt Scotch whisky based in Rothes, Speyside. Founded in 1840, it is known for a clear, aromatic and fruity style; it uses tall stills and water-cooled purifiers and matures its whiskies primarily in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. As part of the Campari Group it benefits from commercial support and global investment.
- Rothes · Speyside · United Kingdom
- Since 1840
- 5 products
The story
The Glen Grant distillery was founded by brothers John and James Grant in 1840 in Rothes, Speyside. Throughout its history the facility has been at the forefront of technical innovation — including the use of tall stills and water-cooled purifiers — and developed the celebrated garden that inspired the aromatic character of its bottles. The company joined the Campari Group in the early 2000s (announcement December 2005).
Production philosophy
A pursuit of lightness, delicate aromatic finesse and a fruity, floral profile. The brand highlights the legacy of its founder James "The Major" Grant and the combination of tradition and innovation in its production process.
Territory
Rothes, Speyside, Scotland
Production method
Production of single malt in the Speyside style: use of malted Scottish barley and local water (Caperdonich Spring), distillation in discontinuous pot stills — tall, slender stills with water-cooled purifiers — and maturation in selected casks, predominantly ex-bourbon and ex-sherry.
Distillation
Distillation in discontinuous pot stills using tall, slender stills and water-cooled purifiers; a double purification of vapours is indicated in official information.
Ageing
Aging in selected casks, mainly ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak ex-sherry casks, to shape the light and fruity character of the single malt.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Rothes
- Categories
- single malt whisky producer
- Speyside whisky
- whisky brand
- spirits producer
- Raw materials
- barley
- water (Caperdonich Spring)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- ex-bourbon casks
- Spanish oak casks (ex-sherry)
- Representative products
- Glen Grant 10 Years 70cl
- Glen Grant 12 Years 70cl
- Glen Grant 15 Years 70cl
- Glen Grant 5 Years (100cl / Major's Reserve)
- Glen Grant The Major's Reserve 100cl
What makes it distinctive
- Founded in 1840 by John and James Grant
- Located in Rothes, in the heart of Speyside
- Style known for light, fruity and floral notes
- Historic use of tall stills and water purifiers
- Acquired by the Campari Group (announcement December 2005)