Glen Moray 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glen Moray · Glen Moray Distillery
Glen Moray has long been Speyside's overlooked neighbor, producing reliably excellent whisky at prices that make collectors look twice. This 12-year-old is the backbone of the range — a Speyside archetype with enough depth to reward close attention.
Nose
Fresh and malty with green apple and honey. Gentle vanilla from the ex-bourbon casks, underlined by a light floral rosewater note and a hint of peach.
Palate
Soft and approachable. Honey and malt dominate the midpalate, joined by buttery shortbread, a gentle coconut creaminess, and a flicker of orange peel. Nicely balanced for its age.
Finish
Medium length with lingering honey and a clean, malty fade.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- Ex-bourbon American oak
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Double pot still distillation
- Maturation
- Ex-bourbon American oak casks, minimum 12 years
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Lossie Sour — 2 oz Glen Moray 12 · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 1 egg white · Dry shake, then shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
The whisky's honey-malt profile mirrors the glaze while the gentle fruit and vanilla complement the richness of the fish, especially alongside roasted asparagus and wild rice.
Founded in 1897 on the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, Glen Moray Distillery was once a brewery before converting to whisky production, and its emphasis on clean, approachable Speyside character has remained consistent across three centuries of ownership.
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