James Grant, 'The Major,' inherited a from his father in 1872 when he was only 25. At that time, many s in Speyside were producing heavy, oily styles of malt whisky. Major Grant's mission was to create a "single malt as it should be." He thus applied his unconventional and forward-thinking vision to the design of the innovative tall slender pot stills and unique purifiers to create a light, delicate single malt Scotch whisky. Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whiskies have garnered a Double Gold from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Chairman's Trophy from the Ultimate Spirits Competition.