Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Single Speyside Malt Whisky 70 cl 40%

Glen Moray has been making whisky in Elgin since 1897. This Speyside starts out in American oak and ends its days in Spanish sherry casks, where dried fruit, nuts and warm spice move in.

Expert description

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish is a Speyside Single Malt Whisky matured in American oak casks, finished in Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez and bottled at 40%.

Oloroso is the dark, dry style of sherry, and that is what the casks held before. The whisky gets its main maturation in American oak, which brings the vanilla. At the end it is moved into the sherry casks, which add dried fruit, nuts and dark chocolate. The result is a Single Malt Whisky where the sweetness of the oak is still there, but the sherry sits clearly up front. There is no age statement on the bottle.

The distillery is owned by La Martiniquaise, and this is an original bottling from Glen Moray itself.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit, cinnamon and toffee come first in the glass, with a soft vanilla note behind them.

Palate

Vanilla-tinged oak meets dark chocolate and nuts, and gradually warm spice unfolds across the tongue.

Finish

Long and spicy, with a faint tingle on the tongue.

Specifications

Name: Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish
Distillery: Glen Moray
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez after maturation in American oak casks
EAN no.: 05060116321548

Flavour profile

Sherry-finished · Fruity · Spicy · Smooth

Did you know?

Glen Moray was not built as a distillery. The site in Elgin started out as a brewery, and whisky arrived in 1897.

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Frequently asked questions about Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish

What does Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish taste like?

It tastes of dried fruit, cinnamon and vanilla, with dark chocolate and warm spice in the background. The sherry is clear, but not as heavy as in the darkest sherried whiskies. The finish is long and spicy.

What is the difference between a sherry cask finish and full sherry maturation?

A finish means the whisky is first matured in other casks and spends a final period in sherry casks. Here it is American oak first and Oloroso casks from Jerez at the end. You get vanilla from the oak and fruit and nuts from the sherry. Full sherry maturation usually gives a heavier sherry character.

How should I serve Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish?

Try it neat first, at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass. A small splash of water can open up the spices, and a single ice cube works well if you want it cooler. It also works in an Old Fashioned.

Is it a good first sherried whisky?

Yes, it is a good place to start. It is smooth, bottled at 40%, and the sherry character is clear without taking over. That also makes it a safe gift for someone who wants to ease into sherry cask whisky.

How should I store an opened bottle?

Standing upright, cool and dark, away from sunlight and heat. It will keep well for many months, even after opening.

What defines Speyside whisky, and where does Glen Moray fit in?

Speyside is known for smooth, fruity whiskies, and Glen Moray in Elgin belongs to that style. Sherry Cask Finish shows the smooth side with an extra layer of dried fruit and spice. You can see more in our range of Speyside Whisky.