Glen Moray 15 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glen Moray · Glen Moray Distillery
Glen Moray consistently punches above its price class, and this 15-year expression is a case study in Speyside approachability. It doesn't chase complexity for its own sake — instead it delivers a harmonious, well-aged dram that rewards patience. An excellent introduction to aged Speyside whisky.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Ripe peach and honey dominate, layered with vanilla and a subtle almond sweetness. Behind it, buttery pastry notes emerge alongside gentle malt and a faint whiff of dried apricot.
Palate
Silky and medium-bodied, with caramel and peach compote leading to warm clove spice. Toasted oak and a trace of cocoa develop mid-palate, and the malt character stays consistent throughout.
Finish
Clean and moderately long, fading through honey, vanilla, and a woody dryness.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- American oak ex-bourbon casks
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Double pot still distillation
- Maturation
- Aged 15 years in American oak ex-bourbon casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Speyside Highball — 2 oz Glen Moray 15 Year Old · 4 oz chilled sparkling water · expressed lemon peel · Build over ice in a tall glass, stir gently once.
Food Pairing
Honey-glazed salmon with roasted root vegetables
Sitting on the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, Glen Moray has quietly produced approachable Speyside malt since 1897, converting a former brewery into one of the region's most underrated distilleries.
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