Glen Moray
Port Cask Finish
- 40
- 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.
This Glen Moray highlights the dedication to exploring the diverse flavours that different casks can impart to the whisky. To begin, the spirit is matured in American oak casks for classic Speyside characteristics, then finished for several months in port casks from Porto Cruz, the world's top port. These sweet Portuguese wine casks infuse the single malt with rich fruit and mellow wine notes, giving the whisky a unique rosy hue. Light, fruity, and balanced, Glen Moray Port Cask Finish appeals to both single malt aficionados and newcomers.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Rose Gold
Nose - Toasted vanilla, light oak and rich dried fruits.
Taste - Refreshing spice with a citrus lemon tang. Caramelised sweetness with cinnamon.
Finish - Sweet, mellow wine and toasted oak flavours produce a finish whish is smooth and well balanced.
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.
This Glen Moray highlights the dedication to exploring the diverse flavours that different casks can impart to the whisky. To begin, the spirit is matured in American oak casks for classic Speyside characteristics, then finished for several months in port casks from Porto Cruz, the world's top port. These sweet Portuguese wine casks infuse the single malt with rich fruit and mellow wine notes, giving the whisky a unique rosy hue. Light, fruity, and balanced, Glen Moray Port Cask Finish appeals to both single malt aficionados and newcomers.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Rose Gold
Nose - Toasted vanilla, light oak and rich dried fruits.
Taste - Refreshing spice with a citrus lemon tang. Caramelised sweetness with cinnamon.
Finish - Sweet, mellow wine and toasted oak flavours produce a finish whish is smooth and well balanced.
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