Well, it was only natural that after I read the story of Innes & Gunn beers - please see our beer list - I would like to try the scotch whisky so closely connected with these beers. After checking the stocks of my local proprietors I came up bust. It seems that Grant's whiskies - any of their varieties - were simply not stocked in my local area. I know how the big, over controlled booze distribution system works - if it is not on their list, then it can't be had.
Leave it to my favorite independent bottle shop - Bamboozle (give it a click) - to come through for me. I had almost forgotten that I had made a search request. So I walked in the other day and the owner said, "Hey, I got in that whisky you were looking for."
Here it is - Grant's Ale Cask Finish Blended Scotch Whisky. (All you single malt purists please stop groaning.)
I will give it a taste and let you know what I think. Truth be told, I think I am predestined to like it.
The story of this whisky is really quite fascinating. This whisky is aged in oak casks that originally held American bourbon, then the Innes & Gunn ale, then Grant's whisky. Talk about a complex set of tastes.
There is good little video about the whole process on the Grant's website. Click here and take a look. Sipping a Grant's whisky is optional, but highly recommended - Cheers!