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Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish

malty fruity
3.5
(5)€28Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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Glen Moray grew from an old Elgin brewery into a Speyside distillery with a curious streak. This bottle shows that house style in a clear way. The spirit starts in American oak, then takes a final rest in Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez. That second cask step adds a richer edge without losing Glen Moray's light profile. Expect soft honey, ripe cherry, and gentle vanilla over a malty core. The sherry note stays measured, not heavy. It feels approachable, but still gives enough spice and dried fruit to keep each sip interesting.

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About the distillery

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Glen Moray

Glen Moray is a Scottish single malt whisky distillery located in the town of Elgin, Moray, in the Speyside region. The distillery was founded in 1897 and has a long and rich history of producing quality single malt whiskies. The distillery sources its water from the River Lossie, which flows nearby, and uses traditional methods of production to create its range of single malt whiskies. The barley used in the production of the whisky is malted on site, and the distillery uses both traditional copper pot stills and more modern distillation equipment to produce its range of whiskies. Glen Moray produces a range of single malt whiskies, including their classic 12-year-old expression, as well as limited edition releases such as their Peated Single Malt and Cider Cask Finish.

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About the Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Glen Moray in Scotland. Glen Moray distillery in Elgin builds this dram in two stages. The whisky matures first in American oak casks. It is then finished in Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. That finishing method is central to its style and gives this bottle its identity. This cask sequence keeps the distillery's light spirit intact while adding depth. You get honey, vanilla oak, and dried fruit early on. Cherry and warm spice follow across the mid-palate. A malty grain note keeps the sweetness grounded. Dark chocolate and sherry tones arrive later, but stay balanced. The finish is long, with lingering spice and a gentle bittersweet edge. Official tasting notes also point to toasted cinnamon and toffee candy on the nose. Glen Moray stands on a site that began as the West Brewery in 1828. The owners converted it into a whisky distillery in 1897. That long industrial history still shapes how the brand talks about craft and cask work. The distillery has spent decades exploring different wood finishes, not just standard bourbon maturation. Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish is one of the clearest examples of that approach for everyday drinking. Bottled at 40% ABV, it keeps texture and flavour clear without feeling heavy. For buyers searching for a sherry cask Speyside whisky at easy strength, this is a reliable choice. Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish works best neat, where the honeyed texture and vanilla notes stay clear. It is an ideal gift for whisky lovers who enjoy fruit, spice, and soft oak over heavy peat. The profile is friendly for newer drinkers, yet still interesting for regular single malt fans.