Glen Moray
Sherry 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.
Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish showcases their expertise in cask finishing, a skill refined over many years. It starts by aging the spirit in American oak casks to develop the traditional Speyside character, then finish it in Oloroso Sherry Casks from Jerez, Spain. This process adds notes of dried fruit, nuts, and spice. The result is a whisky that appeals to both seasoned single malt enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Burnished Gold.
Nose - Sun dried fruits, toasted cinnamon and toffee candy.
Taste - Sweet vanilla oak, dark chocolate and oriental spice.
Finish - Mouth tingling warm spice combines with bittersweet dark chocolate to deliver a long rich satisfying finish.
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.
Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish showcases their expertise in cask finishing, a skill refined over many years. It starts by aging the spirit in American oak casks to develop the traditional Speyside character, then finish it in Oloroso Sherry Casks from Jerez, Spain. This process adds notes of dried fruit, nuts, and spice. The result is a whisky that appeals to both seasoned single malt enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Burnished Gold.
Nose - Sun dried fruits, toasted cinnamon and toffee candy.
Taste - Sweet vanilla oak, dark chocolate and oriental spice.
Finish - Mouth tingling warm spice combines with bittersweet dark chocolate to deliver a long rich satisfying finish.
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