Glen Grant 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glen Grant 18 Year Old is a Speyside single malt from one of the oldest and largest distilleries in Scotland — Glen Grant in Rothes, founded in 1840, known for producing a particularly clean, light, and fruit-forward Speyside style from its unusually tall stills and pioneering use of purifiers.

Glen Grant was the first Scottish distillery to use purifiers on its spirit stills — devices that remove the heavier congeners from the vapour path, producing an exceptionally light and delicate new make spirit. At 18 years in American oak this clean base develops rich vanilla, dried fruit, and spice integration. The expression is bottled without chill filtration. Browse all Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are purifiers and why does Glen Grant use them?

Purifiers are copper vessels attached to the spirit still neck that cause heavier vapour compounds to condense and return to the still for redistillation. Glen Grant pioneered their use in Scotland — they produce an exceptionally light, clean spirit by removing compounds that would add weight and oiliness, giving the distillery its characteristic delicate house style.

How does Glen Grant 18 Year compare to the 12 Year?

Six additional years of American oak maturation produces noticeably more dried fruit, vanilla integration, and spice than the 12 Year. The signature clean, light distillery character remains but with more developed oak complexity at 18 years.