~ Bangalore gets a taste of the golden liquid ~
19th March 2018, Bangalore - Aspri Spirits, leading importers and distributors of some of the finest brands in the world of Wines and Spirits, launched the most acclaimed and awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glen Grant 10 years old and Glen Grant 18 years old with an exclusive evening for key trade and industry partners, media and bloggers at the Ritz Carlton.The evening started with an exclusive master class by Mr. Robin Coupar, Global Brand Ambassador, Gruppo Campari, followed by a tasting session of the 10 year old and 18 year old Glen Grant. The evening was attended by the top players from the industry. The elegant and seductively smooth taste of Glen Grant profoundly impressed the guests on the night.
The bartender concocted fresh cocktails using SKYY Vodka and Aperol Aperitivo from Campari portfolio.
Mr. Robin Coupar took the audience through a detailed presentation encompassing the history and heritage of the brand followed by unveiling the 10 year old and 18 year old Glen Grant Single Malt.
GlenGrant 10 YR OLD
For the last six years, the 10 year old has won the ‘Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky: 10 Years and Younger’ category award in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. This is one of the whisky industry’s most prestigious awards, which stated the 10 year old was the best whisky they have ever tasted in the category. Glen Grant 10 YO is the only whisky to win the coveted award bestowed by Jim Murray for five years in a row.
In addition to this, in 2016 the 10 year old also took home the guide’s top honour for single malts by winning overall Single Malt of the Year (Multiple Casks).
Colour: Rich Bright Gold
Aroma: Sweet pastry, pear and vanilla
Taste: Orchard fruits with rich malt notes and nuttiness
Finish: Long and complex
GlenGrant 18 YR OLD
Award winner of “Scotch Whisky of the Year 2017”, “Single Malt of the Year 2017” and “Best Single Malt Aged 16-21 Year 2017” by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2017.
Further in the 2018 Bible the 18 Year Old was AGAIN awarded “Scotch Whisky of the Year”.
Colour: Bright Gold
Aroma: Rich and floral with oaky overtones and hints of baking spices
Taste: Malty caramel, delicate, dried raisins and vanilla
Finish: Long, sweet with hints of nuts and spice
ABOUT GLEN GRANT
Glen Grant’s story began in 1840, in Rothes, Speyside – Scotland’s premier region for whisky production; by Brothers John and James Grant. Still produced in Rothes today, Glen grant holds a range of prestigious industry awards, and is world renowned for its consistent quality across its aged variants.
The elegant and seductively smooth taste, for which Glen Grant is famous, is the result of the innovative tall slender stills and revolutionary purifiers that James 'The Major' Grant, son of founder James Grant, was one of the first to introduce over a century ago. Still used to this day, this lasting legacy continues to distinguish the brand.
Today, Dennis Malcolm, the multi-award winning Glen Grant Master Distiller, directs and presides over the amber liquid. Born in the grounds of Glen Grant in 1946, he has worked for Glen Grant for over five decades, with an uncommon passion and unrivalled knowledge of the industry. Dennis’ unmatched Scotch whisky experience ensures that every expression in the Glen Grant range makes the absolute best of the complex alchemy of spirit, wood and time
The complete Glen Grant range includes the refined The Major's Reserve, 5 Year Old, 10 Year Old, 12 Year Old, 12 Year Old Non Chill-Filtered, 18 Year Old and a selection of limited edition bottles; each with their own distinct flavour and aroma that perfectly captures the spirit of Glen Grant’s heartland.
Glen Grant became part of the Gruppo Campari portfolio in 2006. The ABV of each Glen Grant single malt Scotch whisky differs between each expression and consumers are encouraged to always drink responsibly.
ABOUT GRUPPO CAMPARI
Gruppo Campari is a major player in the global spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, spreading across Global, Regional and Local priorities. Global Priorities, the Group’s key focus, include Aperol, Appleton Estate, Campari, SKYY, Wild Turkey and Grand Marnier. The Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. It has a global distribution reach, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. The Group’s growth strategy aims to combine organic growth through strong brand building and external growth via selective acquisitions of brands and businesses.
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari owns 18 plants and 4 wineries worldwide and has its own distribution network in 19 countries. The Group employs approximately 4,000 people. The shares of the parent company Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A. (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM) have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001.
About ASPRI
Aspri Spirits Pvt. Ltd. was established in 2004. The company today represents some of the finest brands in the world of Wines and Spirits and is one of the leading players in the imported alcoholic beverage segment. The company with its commitment to ensure highest quality standards focuses on the sales, marketing and distribution of its diverse portfolio and is dedicated to building premium international brands in travel retail and domestic markets across South Asia.