Glen Moray 15 Years
The Glen Moray distillery is located in the vicinity of Elgin in the Speyside region of Scotland. In recent years, they have steadily expanded their production capacity. Today, Glen Moray offers an impressive variety of releases under their own name, with different age statements and cask finishes, all at highly competitive prices. In this review, we delve into the world of the 15-years expression from the Elgin Heritage Collection.
The panel
Mean 75.5 · spread 1
Value for money 5/5
- Distillery
- Glen Moray
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 15 years
- Strength
- 40% ABV
- Character
- delicate
Tasting
Nose
Right from the first whiff, a powerful and harmonious aroma unfolds. The nose detects a caramel note beautifully accompanied by spicy oak, delicate wine notes, and sweet sherry fruits. It evokes memories of chocolate-covered raisins and a delicious bar of milk chocolate.
Palate
On the palate, flavors of chocolate and raisins immediately come to life, accompanied by toasty notes and a delightful, spicy-salty fullness. The intense oak, considering its 15-year age, is surprisingly present without leaving any bitterness. A hint of dryness on the palate rounds off the tasting experience. Overall, the whisky on the palate presents itself as less fruity than the nose suggested, revealing maltiness, hints of baking cocoa, and a touch of overripe mango.
Finish
The finish, especially for a non-peated whisky, proves to be long. It leaves a wonderful spiciness with a harmonious blend of chocolate, oak, and malt, accompanied by a subtle tingle.
Verdicts
Marcel
The Glen Moray 15 Year simply brings joy to the glass – sweet, spicy, and with a warm dose of character that feels just right without overwhelming. For enthusiasts seeking uncomplicated enjoyment without sacrificing depth, this is a clear winner at a fair price. Perfect for leaving a solid impression on friends without boasting about complexity.
Sascha
A well-balanced Speyside malt that impresses with its harmonious structure and pronounced oak spice, without coming across as overly complex. The moderate fruitiness gives way to a balanced maltiness and a long, spicy finish, making the Glen Moray 15 a solid representative of its category. From a technical standpoint, it’s a whisky that combines versatility and approachability at an attractive price.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Glen Moray as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £110 across 110 lots · 2024-08