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Glen Moray 12: Elgin's Quietly Excellent 1897 Speyside Bourbon-Cask

Glen Moray 12: Elgin's Quietly Excellent 1897 Speyside Bourbon-Cask

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Distillery: Glen Moray
Type: Scotch
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £38

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, honeycomb, soft pear and a gentle touch of malted barley.

Palate

Buttery malt, honey, lemon zest, baked apple and creamy vanilla.

Finish

Medium length with vanilla, light oak and a clean barley sweetness.

First Impressions

Glen Moray 12 is a graceful, gentle Speysider that demonstrates how good ex-bourbon Speyside malt can be when given a little time.

Distillery & Heritage

Founded in 1897 on the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, Glen Moray sits in the heart of Speyside and has been producing single malt continuously for over a century. Owned today by La Martiniquaise.

Tasting Notes in Detail

The nose offers vanilla, honeycomb and soft pear with a gentle malted barley note. The palate is buttery and honeyed, layering lemon zest and baked apple over creamy vanilla.

Verdict

A beautifully made, easy-drinking 12 year old that delivers genuine Speyside class for under £40.

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Joe Whitfield
Joe Whitfield
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Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...

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