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Duncan Taylor Rare Auld Glen Grant 1972 2007 35 Years Old 53,4% Cask 1643

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Reviewed 06 May 2026 ·View daily archive

Region: Speyside
Independent Bottler: Duncan Taylor
Age: 35 years
ABV: 53.4%
Vintage: 1972
Bottled: 2007
Cask number: 1643

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Smoke on the Water label photo: Glen Grant 1972/2007, 35 years, 53.4%, cask 1643. — Primary image · Smoke on the Water label photo: Glen Grant 1972/2007, 35 years, 53.4%, cask 1643.

Glen Grant cask 1643 is second from left in Smoke on the Water’s original group photo. — 2 · Glen Grant cask 1643 is second from left in Smoke on the Water’s original group photo.

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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Nose

Very pleasant, fruity nose, orchards, oranges, peaches

Body

A very nice balance between sweet fruitiness & slightly bitter old sherry, juicy, peaches, very fresh & tropical, surprisingly fresh for a 197x

Finish

Long, slightly bitter oaky finish

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