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Company: La Martiniquaise

Distillery: Glen Moray Distillery

Region: Elgin, Scotland

Water Source: River Lossie

Aging: 12 Years

ABV: 40% ABV

Proof: 80 Proof

Mash Bill: 100% Speyside Single Malt

Non-Chill Filtered: No

MSRP Price: $42

Glen Moray Scotch Tasting Notes

Appearance: Golden Honey

Nose: Sweet honey, raisin, light fruits, crisp green apple, vanilla, rye bread, malt

Palate: Light fruits, crisp apple, dried apricot, vanilla, lightly toasted oak, pepper, spice, barley

Finish: Medium finish that lingers with an oily mouthfeel for a while – leaves you with a fruit, honey/toffee, toasted oak, vanilla, and a really nice pepper spice on the tail end

Is Glen Moray Scotch an Approachable Whisky?

Glen Moray is a very approachable whisky.

It’s smooth to drink but also packs quite a bit of flavors that are not one dimensional.

This is a great Scotch whisky that both beginners and experienced whisky drinkers will enjoy.

Is Glen Moray Scotch Complex?

It starts with a bold fruit profile upfront followed by a nice sweet honey and toffee flavor.

It then turns into a bit of oak and vanilla with a pepper and spice finish.

It really hits all the flavor areas of my palate and I find it quite enjoyable.

What are Glen Moray Scotch’s strongest attributes/flavors?

The level of balance in this bottle for its price tag is its strongest attribute.

Is Glen Moray Scotch a go-to whisky?

At only $42 MSRP, this bottle is a great deal and could definitely be a good candidate for being a daily sipper.

Is Glen Moray Scotch priced accurately to its quality?

Glen Moray Scotch delivers on its price tag.

I wouldn’t pay more for the bottle, but at the $40-45 price range, it is a great deal if you’re looking for a Scotch that drinks smoothly and delivers a nice wide range of flavors.

Conclusion for Glen Moray Scotch

Glen Moray is an excellent Scotch whisky if you’re looking for a bottle under $50.

This is one that could easily just sit back and enjoy a few glasses without feeling like I’m breaking the bank.

It’s also a great Scotch if you’re looking to have a party and want to serve some nice whisky but don’t necessarily feel like breaking out your best stuff.

Let Us Know What You Think

I hope you enjoyed this tasting experience with me.

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Thanks for reading and cheers!


Brad

Brad is the creator of Secret Whiskey Society. Over the past 10 years, he has tasted and officially reviewed over 400 whiskeys and has documented his whiskey journey over the years. With a collection of over 800 bottles, he invites you to join him as he tastes each bottle while giving first impressions and decision on whether each bottle is worth its price tag.

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