{"product_id":"gordon-macphail-glen-grant-1948-coronation-edition-74-year-old-first-fill-sherry-butt-single-cask-50-4-abv","title":"Gordon \u0026 MacPhail Glen Grant 1948 “Coronation Edition” 74 Year Old – First-Fill Sherry Butt Single Cask (50.4% ABV)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail \u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eGlen Grant 1948 Coronation Edition (74 Years)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eonce-in-a-lifetime Speyside whisky—ethereal, deeply layered, and historically significant\u003c\/strong\u003e. After nearly three-quarters of a century in a first-fill sherry cask, it reveals \u003cstrong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"551\"\u003emulled berries, festive spice, citrus zest, and polished oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, all delivered with astonishing vibrancy. This is not just an ultra-aged whisky—it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"708\"\u003etime capsule of post-war Scotch, elevated to museum-level rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"714\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eDistilled in \u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e1948 at Glen Grant Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same year as the birth of King Charles III, this whisky was laid down by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and matured under their stewardship for 74 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eKey production details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e3hgz2\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 April 1948 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lox6ts\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 December 2022 (74 years later, aligned with the King’s christening anniversary) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cnhk3y\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t5rqtg\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-fill sherry butt (cask #1365) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18yaz8b\" data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50.4% ABV (remarkably high after such long aging) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"146ld1p\" data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 281 bottles worldwide \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eThis whisky represents a vanishing era:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e👉 Distilled in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003epost-war Scotland\u003c\/strong\u003e, when production styles were subtly different\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e👉 Matured in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eEuropean oak sherry cask\u003c\/strong\u003e, driving immense depth\u003cbr data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e👉 Managed for decades by one of the most respected long-aging specialists in Scotch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eThe Coronation Edition was released to commemorate the ascension of King Charles III, adding a layer of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003ehistorical and cultural significance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eWhat Makes This Whisky Extraordinary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yqpgym\" data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e74-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e → among the oldest whiskies ever bottled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ajr7f6\" data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eFirst-fill sherry cask\u003c\/strong\u003e → maximum richness and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jdw5ti\" data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eSingle cask (#1365)\u003c\/strong\u003e → completely unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yclryp\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eOnly 281 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e → extreme rarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e👉 This is firmly in the realm of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003emuseum-grade, investment-level whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eCritics \u0026amp; Community Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hbuyp6\" data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eWhiskybase – ~94\/100 average\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eOfficial and independent tasting notes consistently highlight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"npbw21\" data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eFestive spice, mulled berries, and dried fruit richness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rz2b2k\" data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003eA rare combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003ematurity and freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dh2byz\" data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eExceptional \u003cstrong data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003ebalance despite extreme age\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2637\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003eFragrant and complex with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003emulled berries, raisin, lemon zest, and demerara sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside subtle beeswax polish. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eElegant and layered with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003ered apple, bitter orange, milk chocolate, spice, and fresh herbal notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"2979\"\u003eLong and evolving with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003egrapefruit, mature oak, and lingering spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3597\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3130\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3141\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3597\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3199\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3170\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3199\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e50.4% ABV \/ Cask Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3222\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3221\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3244\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSpeyside, Scotland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3262\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3276\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eGlen Grant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3291\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3290\"\u003eBottler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3334\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3355\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003eVintage \/ Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3374\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e1948 \/ 74 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3425\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3391\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3390\"\u003eCask Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3425\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFirst-fill sherry butt (#1365)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3455\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3440\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3455\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e281 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3479\" 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glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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