Distillery
Glen Moray
Glen Moray is a producer of single malt Scotch whisky located in Elgin, in Scotland's Speyside region. It is known for its soft style and for an experimental approach to maturation, with a range that includes aged expressions and wine-cask finishes.
- Elgin · Speyside · United Kingdom
- Since 1897
- 6 products
The story
The Glen Moray site was originally a brewery (Elgin West Brewery) converted to whisky production in 1897. Over the 20th century production and ownership changed several times; since 2008 the brand and distillery have been part of the French group La Martiniquaise. Historically Glen Moray has fostered a tradition of experimenting with different cask types and finishes, a practice that has shaped its recent development.
Production philosophy
Curiosity and experimentation on the role of casks in creating aromatic profiles: Glen Moray places maturation and the exploration of wood-derived flavors at the center of its work, while maintaining a soft, accessible Speyside style.
Territory
Elgin, Speyside, Moray, Scotland (United Kingdom)
Awards and recognition
World Whiskies Awards 2018 – Best Scotch Speyside Single Cask Single Malt (21 & over) for Glen Moray 1994 Sherry Cask Finish; subsequent recognitions at the same competition for other expressions of the brand (detailed list on World Whiskies Awards).
Production method
Artisanal production based on malted barley and water from the River Lossie; malted barley, milling and mash tun, fermentation in washbacks (about 60 hours), distillation in copper pot stills: first pass in three wash stills and second pass in six spirit stills. Aging takes place mainly in American ex-bourbon oak casks, with subsequent finishes in various types of casks for some expressions.
Distillation
Distillation in copper pot stills with two passes: wash stills (3) and spirit stills (6).
Ageing
Maturation mainly in American ex-bourbon oak casks; widespread use of finishes in casks that previously contained wines or fortified wines (sherry, port, chardonnay, cabernet) and experiments with other wood/cask types.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Elgin
- Categories
- whisky
- single malt scotch
- Speyside single malt
- whisky with wine cask finishes
- peated expressions
- Raw materials
- malted barley
- water (River Lossie)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- American ex-bourbon
- Sherry casks (European oak)
- Port casks (also supplied by Porto Cruz)
- Chardonnay casks
- Cabernet casks
- First-fill and refill sherry/bourbon (various types)
- Representative products
- Whisky 18 Years 70cl - Glen Moray
- Whisky 70cl - Peated - Glen Moray
- Whisky 70cl - Port Cask - Glen Moray
- Whisky 70cl - Sherry Cask - Glen Moray
- Whisky Classic 70cl - Glen Moray
- Whisky Glen Moray 12 Years 70cl - Giftbox
What makes it distinctive
- Single malt Speyside produced in Elgin since 1897
- Strong tradition of experimentation with finishes and cask types
- Use of River Lossie water and local malted barley
- Ownership: La Martiniquaise (French group) since 2008
- Visitor centre and distillery tours