Okay please don't get snobby at me but I live in an area of Canada where
good blended Scotches are hard to find. I'm more of an Irish Whiskey fan
but they are very rare here too.
I've been sampling Grant's Sherry Cask and Ale Cask the last month. I
know of the History of Grant's and Glenfiddich. I'm impressed with the
ale
and sherry casks. I did not like Grant's Cask Reserve. I like Smooth and
Mellow Scotch but the cask reserve seemed to "hot" for my taste and seemed
to lack the complex character I was promised. I am a blended speyside
fan.
All of Grant's offerings in my area of Canada are affordable and are sold
for less than Teachers or Famous Grouse, my two favourite blends.
When I sample scotch I prefer 3 ounces with 1 ice cube and about 90
minutes.
Maybe I'm doing an injustice to the cask reserve or the family reserve.
The Ale cask reminds me of honey on rye toast. The Sherry cask reminds me
of 1/2 dozen thoughts of sweetness and strength fighting it out like
Greek
Gods.
What should I be looking for in a Grant's Family or Cask Reserve? Am I
sampling these scotches in the wrong manner???
