On the banks of the River Lossie just outside Elgin stands a distillery that has been distilling since 1897. Twelve years after the spirit ran clear from Glen Moray's stills, a small independent bottler in Fife found its way to these two casks and bottled them under the name Dalgety - named after the bay where its warehouses sit.
Expert's Description
Dalgety Glen Moray 12 Year is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in two refill hogsheads and bottled at cask strength 52.5%.
The whisky comes from Glen Moray Distillery, but is bottled by the independent bottler Hannah Whisky Merchants under their Dalgety series - a lesser-known sibling to the house's better-known Lady of the Glen. The casks were filled on 5 July 2011 and left to rest for twelve years before being bottled on 25 September 2023 under the direction of Gregor Hannah. That yielded a total of 683 numbered bottles from this limited small batch release.
Because the casks had already held whisky before, they work quietly in the background. They draw less colour and tannin from the wood than a first-fill cask would, letting Glen Moray's own light, fruity character stand out clearly. The whisky is bottled without chill-filtration or added colour, so everything - from nose to finish - comes straight from spirit and wood.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The nose opens with honey and ripe white grapes, quickly followed by crisp notes of caramel wafer and a hint of toasted pecans.
Palate
On the palate it's full-bodied and slightly oily, with caramel wafer and honey up front, while black pepper offers a spicy counterpoint to the sweetness.
Finish
The finish lands on toasted walnut and a lingering touch of pepper that stays long after the last sip.
Specifications
Name: Dalgety Glen Moray 12 Year Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Glen Moray
Bottler: Hannah Whisky Merchants
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Year
ABV: 52.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Refill Hogsheads
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 5 July 2011
Bottled: 25 September 2023
Number of bottles: 683
Edition: Dalgety - Limited Release, Small Batch
Flavour Profile
Fruity · Honeyed · Nutty · Spicy
Investment Potential
Medium - independent bottlings from a well-regarded house like Hannah Whisky Merchants, known for Lady of the Glen, attract collectors. With only 683 bottles, cask strength, and neither colouring nor filtration, this release fits well into a collection of small, limited bottlings.
Did You Know?
Beneath Glen Moray's distillery in Elgin lies a grim piece of history: the site was once home to the town's gallows, and when workers excavated for a new warehouse in 1962, they uncovered seven skulls - one with a musket ball lodged in the jaw.
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