Glen Moray 12 Year is a Speyside single malt from the Elgin-based distillery producing whisky since 1897 one of the most approachable and consistently undervalued single malts in the category, aged in American oak ex-bourbon casks for a soft, fruit-forward, accessible profile that overdelivers at its price point.

Glen Moray sits in the heart of Speyside’s “golden triangle” the cluster of distilleries around Elgin, Dufftown, and the Spey valley that produces the majority of Scotland’s single malt. The distillery has operated continuously since converting from a brewery in 1897 and is now owned by La Martiniquaise. The 12-year expression uses exclusively American oak ex-bourbon maturation, producing the distillery’s signature summer fruit and vanilla character without sherry influence clean, honeyed, and mellow.

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Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich, sweet, and floral vanilla toffee, fresh summer fruits, berry notes, and a hint of freshly cut grass
• Palate: Smooth and mellow toasted oak transitions to summer fruit sweetness, with light vanilla and gentle honey
• Finish: Sweet and medium-length with a subtle oak fade and clean fruit linger

Specs

• Distillery: Glen Moray, Elgin, Speyside
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Age Statement: 12 Years
• Cask Type: American oak ex-bourbon
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen Moray 12 a good beginner Scotch?

Yes it is one of the most recommended entry-level Speyside single malts for its clean, approachable profile and honest price-to-quality ratio. The fruit-forward American oak character is welcoming without being simplistic.

How does Glen Moray 12 compare to Glenfiddich 12?

Both are American oak-led Speyside single malts at 40% ABV. Glenfiddich 12 is triple-matured (adding sherry and virgin Robur oak) and has a slightly more complex profile. Glen Moray 12 is more straightforwardly bourbon-barrel in style softer, fruitier, and a compelling value alternative.

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