Pure Amber color, Aromas of waxy honeycomb, varnished wood, roasted coconut,and peppercorns, Silky, dry-yet-fruity medium body, Warming chocolate nut and raisin, salt, and cedar accented finish.
The choice of the name Grand Macnish came about quite simply. Many of Colonel George McNish’s friends, when commenting on the distinctive quality of Macnish would, in the Scots tongue, say it was a “Grand” whisky. Thus the term was adopted and used as part of the brand name, which is today to many thousands, a guarantee of quality. The name “McNish” was the correct spelling of the family name and was only altered to Macnish for ease of pronunciation in all corners of the world. The McNish clan is a sept of the Clan MacGregor. A sept means a clan in the sense that the members of it belong to a branch of a race or family and as such have the right to wear the tartan, etc, of this clan. The clan motto “Forti Nihil Dificile” which means “To the strong nothing is difficult” encapsulates the spirit of the McNish family. In old Grand Macnish advertisements this spirit and dedication to quality was represented by a leaping salmon, a Scottish symbol of both quality and a desire to achieve one’s goal against the odds.
Grand Macnish 12yr blended malt (not to be confused with the recently released pure malt) claims to have the signature smoothness of the original but more mature at 12 years of age offering a longer finish and more malt intensity. They suggest looking for spices and roast nuts on the palate.