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Distilleries / Scotland

Glen Moray

Scotland / Speyside · Founded 1897

On the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, Speyside. A converted brewery, it began distilling in 1897 and makes light, fruity malt.

History & character

A distillery on the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, Speyside. It began life as the West Brewery, run by Robert Thorne & Sons, and was converted into a two-still distillery, starting production in September 1897.

It closed in 1910 and was bought in the 1920s by the MacDonald and Muir families, owners of Glenmorangie. It is now owned by France's La Martiniquaise.

It is known for light, smooth Speyside malt matured in American oak.

Whiskies from this distillery

Sources: en.wikipedia.org / glenmoray.com

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