The Glen Grant(R) Announces the Release of The Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Edition Aged 60 Years
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ROTHES, Scotland, Sept. 8, 2021, /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
The iconic Speyside brand honours acclaimed Master Distiller Dennis Malcolm
with the release of a luxurious, limited-edition 60 Year Old single malt scotch
The Glen Grant Distillery(R) has announced an exclusive, limited edition 60
year old single malt scotch whisky in celebration of the storied six-decades
long career of The Glen Grant's own Dennis Malcolm, known as one of Scotland's
longest serving distillers. To be released in October of this year, the limited
offering is bottled from a single ex-Oloroso sherry cask (#5040) that was
filled on October 24th 1960 - the oldest, to date, distillery bottling in the
brand's 181 year history, with just 360 Decanters of the liquid available
worldwide.
An extremely rare and precious liquid, The Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary
Edition, is a luxurious spirit, displaying an elegance that can only be
achieved with time, and dedication. Harnessing The Glen Grant's long, rich
history and expertise of Dennis Malcolm, this expression marks an exciting new
chapter for The Glen Grant, showcasing the incredible six decade career of the
Master Distiller on the world's stage.
Each marked with a bespoke number, every one of the 360 decanters have been
made from hand-blown crystal glass, designed by world renowned Glencairn
Studio, and are based on the design of the distillery's unique tall slender pot
stills. Nestled in an elegant presentation case crafted from sustainable
walnut, the decanter itself requires over 15 hours of expert craftsmanship for
each creation, encompassing intricate details which symbolize the unique aromas
of The Glen Grant. Each presentation case has the Master Distiller's signature
engraved within it and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, signed
personally by Dennis Malcolm.
The Glen Grant Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Edition, Aged 60 Years is
bottled at 52.8% ABV and is non-chill filtered to retain optimal flavour and
aroma. With a deep chestnut colour, the aroma starts with notes of vibrant
Seville orange that give way to an unravelling of rich fruits and nuts;
apricot, peaches, raisons, pecan nuts, and a hint of cigar smoke. Rich and
fruity in taste with a beautiful balance of dark chocolate layered with treacle
toffee, the taste has elements of a liquid fruit cake, finished with long,
lingering flavours of figs, dates, liquorice, and a slight hint of smoke.
Born at The Glen Grant distillery in 1946, few in the worldwide spirits
industry share the whisky-industry lineage of Dennis Malcolm. Following in the
footsteps of his father and grandfather before him, he got his start at age 15
as apprentice cooper and later, as a manager supervising the growing company's
nine distilleries. In his current role as Master Distiller, Dennis has been an
integral part of the brand and part of its history, maintaining the malt's
distinctive character, all the while innovating and growing the range of
award-winning expressions, including the newly introduced Arboralis and core
expressions aged 10, 12, 15, and 18 Years. Reflecting on his diamond
anniversary, Malcom remarks, "It's never been a job to me, it's been a way of
life. I don't like my actual birthday -that makes me a year older. But I like
my milestones with Glen Grant because it's a year longer than I'm here. I can
keep doing what I was destined to do."
Malcolm's careful craftsmanship and attention to detail in crafting The Glen
Grant's single malt scotch whiskies has received worldwide acclaim, including
recognition for his service by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2016, when he
was named as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
Dennis was inducted into the Whisky Magazine Hall of Fame in 2014 and in 2015,
he received the first-ever Spirit of Speyside award for his achievements in the
industry. Dennis also went on to receive the Whisky Advocate Lifetime
Achievement Award in 2015 and was honored with the International Wine and
Spirits Competition's Outstanding Achievement in the Scotch Whisky Industry
Award the same year.
"With the launch of The Glen Grant(R) Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Edition,
we celebrate and pay tribute to the career of a true Scottish gentleman and
globally recognized Scotch Whisky craftsman. Dennis has not only created some
of the most-awarded single malts in the world, but also serves as an unwavering
champion for the industry. His unrelenting passion for consistent quality in
everything he creates is revered on the world's stage by connoisseurs,
collectors and aficionados. Dennis even hand-bottled these decanters!" remarks
Bob Kunze-Concewitz, Campari Group CEO. "We are honored to work beside such a
legend. This refined, remarkable liquid is a luxurious homage to a life spent
doing what he loves most."
The Glen Grant Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Edition Aged 60 Years is priced
at EUR 25,000.00 and will be available in select retailers in global markets
beginning in October, 2021.
About The Glen Grant
The Glen Grant's story began in 1840, in Rothes, Speyside – Scotland's premier
region for Whisky production; by brothers John and James Grant. Still produced
in Rothes today, The Glen Grant holds a range of prestigious industry awards
and is world renowned for its consistent quality across its aged variants. The
elegant and seductively smooth taste for which The Glen Grant is famous is the
result of the innovative tall slender stills and revolutionary purifiers that
James 'The Major' Grant, son of founder James Grant, was one of the first to
introduce over a century ago. Still used to this day, this lasting legacy
continues to distinguish the brand.
Today, Dennis Malcolm, the multi-award winning The Glen Grant Master Distiller,
directs and presides over the amber liquid. Born in the grounds of The Glen
Grant Distillery in 1946, he has worked for The Glen Grant for over five
decades, with an uncommon passion and unrivaled knowledge of the industry.
Dennis' unmatched Scotch whisky experience ensures that every expression in The
Glen Grant range makes the absolute best of the complex alchemy of spirit, wood
and time.
The current range includes; The Glen Grant Major's Reserve, Arboralis, 10 Years
Old, 12 Years Old, 15 Years Old, 18 Year Old (select markets), limited edition
bottles and a selection of travel retail exclusive offerings, including a 12
Years Old Non-chill Filtered and Cask Haven. The Glen Grant became part of the
Campari Group portfolio in 2006. The ABV of each The Glen Grant single malt
Scotch whisky differs between each expression and consumers are encouraged to
always drink responsibly.
THE AWARD-WINNING THE GLEN GRANT RANGE
Glen Grant 12 Year Old (2021)
• 89 Points; Gold - Ascot
• 93 Points, Great Value – USC
• 91 Points, Gold Medal, Exceptional* - BTI
Glen Grant 15 Year Old
• 94 Points; Platinum - Ascot (2021)
• DOUBLE GOLD – SFWSC (2019, 2021)
• 92 Points – USC (2021)
• 93 Points, Gold Medal, Exceptional* - BTI (2021)
• Gold Medal: "Single Malt Scotch of the Year" -New York International Spirits
Competition (2020)
Glen Grant 18 Year Old (2021)
• 100 Points; Double Platinum - Ascot Awards
• DOUBLE GOLD – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• 95 Points, Finalist – USC
• 93 Points, Gold Medal, Exceptional* - BTI
About the Campari Group
Campari Group is a major player in the global beverage sector, trading in over
190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.
Campari Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player
worldwide in the premium spirits industry. Campari Group's portfolio, with over
50 brands, spans spirits (the core business), wines, and soft drinks. Its
internationally-renowned brands include Aperol(R), Appleton Estate(R),
Campari(R), SKYY(R), Wild Turkey(R), and Grand Marnier(R). Headquartered in
Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its
own distribution network in 22 countries. Campari Group employs around 4,000
people. The shares of the parent company, Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters
CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM), have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange
since 2001. For more information: www.camparigroup.com. Please enjoy our brands
responsibly.
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SOURCE: The Glen Grant Distillery
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