Glen Moray
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Glen Moray

Mountain Oak Malt, Distillery Manager's Choice

ABV 60%

A robust rendition. One for mountaineers?

Michael Jackson

Specification

Glen Moray

Brand

Mountain Oak Malt, Distillery Manager's Choice

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

60%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Instant hit of the breezy peat-smoke that I remember in Speyside malts. Did Glen Moray have this smokiness a dozen years ago?

Palate: The characteristic cereal-grain character is surprisingly assertive, almost husky, but it soon calms to biscuity shortbread and buttery notes.

Finish: Vegetal, rooty. Liquorice.

Comment: A robust rendition. One for mountaineers?

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Vibrant/zesty. Vanilla, citrus. Spices: cinnamon powder. With water, hot cross buns and marzipan.

Palate: Fairly firm structure but fizzing with life. Thick cream, soft fruits and a light malty cereal note. Sweet.

Finish: Oak and orange Spangles.

Comment: Fascinating-single malt aged in new US oak-resulting in a half-way house between bourbon and malt. A cracking drink.

Score: 8.3

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Overall Score

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