Glen Moray 12 Year Old

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A Glen Moray single malt from Elgin in Speyside, matured for 12 years entirely in ex-bourbon casks. Gentle and mellow, with vanilla toffee, summer fruit and honey.

Details

Brand	Glen Moray
Distillery	Glen Moray
Origin	Scotland / Speyside
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	40%
Cask	Bourbon casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Sweet and floral, with vanilla toffee, fresh summer fruit and a hint of cut grass.
Palate: Smooth and mellow; toasted oak turns to summer-fruit sweetness with light vanilla and honey.
Finish: Medium length and sweet, with a soft oak fade.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
Highball

Mellow and easy, it is good neat or with a splash of water. As a highball its fruit and honey come through lightly.

Food pairing

Grilled chicken, mild cheeses, or apple and pear desserts.

Background & production

Made at the Glen Moray distillery in Elgin, Speyside. The 12 Year Old belongs to the distillery's Elgin Heritage Collection.

It is matured entirely in selected American oak ex-bourbon casks, with no sherry influence, giving a clean, honeyed character of vanilla and summer fruit. Bottled at 40%.