William Grant’s Distillery Edition Blended Scotch Whisky (Travel Exclusive)(46.3% abv, 1 Litre)

This special travel exclusive ups the ante being bottled at 46.3% and non-chill filtered to give it a greater depth of flavour intensity and texture. According to Grant’s, expect “…an initially dry citrusy note softening to reveal vanilla sweetness, banana fruitiness and rich maltiness.” Big one litre format.

Tasting note: Bright amber gold. A big bouquet by any measure. Fruit yoghurt, chocolate box and vanilla wafer are refreshed by hints of citrus zest. Exposure brings aromas of muesli / cereal to the fore. Superb mouthfeel with a creamy, malt-heavy entry followed by hints of fruit toast, vanilla, granita biscuits and hints of orange zest in the finish. Concludes oily, with buzzing spices in the aftertaste. Body, texture and length combine in a daily dram that has just about everything. 46.3% Alc./Vol.