Glen Moray
2007 - Murray McDavid Benchmark
- 53.1
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Speyside
Glen Moray Distillery, founded in 1897 in Elgin, Speyside, began on the site of the 1830-established West Brewery. After early financial struggles, it was acquired by Macdonald & Muir in 1910, which later became Glenmorangie. The distillery modernised in 1958 and pioneered cask finishing in the 1990s, using various wine casks like port, sherry, and chardonnay. In 2008, French spirits company La Martiniquaise acquired Glen Moray, driving its growth and...
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Glen Moray Distillery, founded in 1897 in Elgin, Speyside, began on the site of the 1830-established West Brewery. After early financial struggles, it was acquired by Macdonald & Muir in 1910, which later became Glenmorangie. The distillery modernised in 1958 and pioneered cask finishing in the 1990s, using various wine casks like port, sherry, and chardonnay. In 2008, French spirits company La Martiniquaise acquired Glen Moray, driving its growth and international expansion.
The distillery's production process involves using both peated and unpeated malted barley, allowing for a diverse range of flavour profiles. They also draw water from the River Lossie, contributing to the whisky’s distinct character. The distillation process uses traditional copper pot stills, which create a rich and complex spirit. Glen Moray matures its whisky in a variety of casks, including American oak, ex-bourbon, and wine casks.
Established early in 1994, Murray McDavid is a leading Independent Scotch whisky bottler. They use a variety of interesting casks during maturation to produce Inspired Scotch Whisky. Their ranges available include the Benchmark series, Mystery Malts, Cask Craft and select Grain bottlings. This Glen Moray bottling is from their Benchmark range, designed to offer outstanding, mature single malts, showcasing the art of maturation.
This bottling of Glen Moray Single Malt Scotch Whisky was distilled in 2007, it matured for the full 17 years in 1st fill Kentucky Bourbon Barrels. Bottled in Autumn 2025 at 17 years old, this is a limited release of 582 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Banoffee, dried mango, sweet malt.
Palate - Fresh cereal, apricot, toasted almond.
Finish - Long, sweet spice, gentle oak char.
The distillery's production process involves using both peated and unpeated malted barley, allowing for a diverse range of flavour profiles. They also draw water from the River Lossie, contributing to the whisky’s distinct character. The distillation process uses traditional copper pot stills, which create a rich and complex spirit. Glen Moray matures its whisky in a variety of casks, including American oak, ex-bourbon, and wine casks.
Established early in 1994, Murray McDavid is a leading Independent Scotch whisky bottler. They use a variety of interesting casks during maturation to produce Inspired Scotch Whisky. Their ranges available include the Benchmark series, Mystery Malts, Cask Craft and select Grain bottlings. This Glen Moray bottling is from their Benchmark range, designed to offer outstanding, mature single malts, showcasing the art of maturation.
This bottling of Glen Moray Single Malt Scotch Whisky was distilled in 2007, it matured for the full 17 years in 1st fill Kentucky Bourbon Barrels. Bottled in Autumn 2025 at 17 years old, this is a limited release of 582 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Banoffee, dried mango, sweet malt.
Palate - Fresh cereal, apricot, toasted almond.
Finish - Long, sweet spice, gentle oak char.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig