Grant’s Whisky has introduced their Cask Editions to Australia with two blended whiskies, Grant’s Ale Cask & Grant’s Sherry Cask Finish.
The new Grant’s Cask Editions bring innovation to the blended Scotch category, with Grant’s Ale Cask Finish finished in casks that have been seasoned with Edinburgh Ale, and Grant’s Sherry Cask Finish in casks that previously held Oloroso Sherry.
For Grant’s Cask Editions, the aged Grant’s whisky is filled into hand-picked casks by Grant’s Malt Master, Brian Kinsman where they are left to blend for up to four months.
Grant’s Ale Cask Finish is the only blended whisky to be finished in barrels that have previously been seasoned with Edinburgh Ale for 30 days which gives the whisky a malt sweetness and adding more richness and creaminess.
Grant’s Sherry Cask Finish is finished in Oloroso Sherry casks from Spain which impart a warm spiciness and smoothness.
When put to the taste test, Grant’s Ale Cask Finish had malt characteristics with mild honey and vanilla notes. A few drops of water opened up the flavours and gave it a longer finish. Grant’s Sherry Cask Finish had a distinct spicy character, a warm and lingering finish but lacked the smoothness and mellow character of the Ale Cask Finish.
This article was originally published on January 28, 2012 on our sister website Gourmantic.