William Grant's Sherry Cask Reserve

Grant's 12 Year Old Triple Wood: So-so

Grant's Triple Wood seems to be a re-branding of the old Family Reserve. The website specifies sherry cask, American oak, and refill bourbon barrel. Nose: sweet with dried cherries and grape juice. Li…

Score 74/100

Grant's Grants Sherry Cask Finish 8 Years Old: An easy, pleasant sipper

Nose; subtle, with a fresh, malty sweetness. Dried fruits and spice. Some caramel and a toasty aroma. No peat, but the Oloroso casks are evident.Palate: a mellow, smooth palate with some honey sweetness,…

Score 80/100

Grant's Triple Wood: Family Reserve revisited (and renamed)

Nose: a bit sweet. Also dank, mossy. Dried orange peel, raisin, damp wood, very slight peat. A decent range of aromas, but ultimately quite thin.Taste: that hard bite of young grain whisky. A bit more …

Score 66/100