Glen Moray

Fact Sheet

Founded: 1897
Current owner:
La Martiniquaise
Stills: 2 wash, 2 spirit
Capacity: 2 million litres per year
Location: Elgin, Morayshire
Website: www.glenmoray.com

Notable Facts: Glen Moray had been owned by Glenmorangie for a very long time but was sold after the takeover by LVMH.

Bottlings

Glen Moray 21 yo 1990/2012 Single Cask Collection

May 6, 2013

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If you give this dram some time and a few drops of water, the initial shyness is soon forgotten. Delicate fruitiness paired with robust spice – Rating: 88/100

Glen Moray 1986/2011 Duncan Taylor

April 10, 2012

Very well balanced and thoroughly enjoyable as long it is in your mouth, but the finish lacks some length. – Rating: 84/100

Glen Moray 22 yo SMWS 35.29

August 29, 2010

A nice spicy and fruity dram which I find rather enjoyable. But that piece of tabloid level SMWS lyrics is just over the top. – Rating: 83/100

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