Glen Moray Scotch-single
Speyside single malt from the banks of the River Lossie since 1897.
The story behind Glen Moray
Glen Moray sits in Elgin, Moray, on the banks of the River Lossie, in the heart of Speyside. The site began as the Elgin West Brewery in the 1820s and 1830s, and Robert Thorne & Sons converted it to a distillery, with the first spirit running off the stills on September 13, 1897. Those stills are short and squat with flattish lyne arms, which is why the spirit comes off soft, sweet and buttery.
The distillery ferments 100% malted barley for roughly 60 hours with Mauri yeast, draws process water straight from the Lossie, and matures the bulk of its stock in American ex-bourbon oak. Glen Moray was also an early pioneer of wine cask finishing, with ledgers showing Marsala experiments generations back. Today that habit shows up in Chardonnay, Sherry, Port and Cabernet finishes.
Explore the Glen Moray range
Five bottles cover the house style, from a 50mL tasting set to the 18 Year Old, all at 40% ABV and all unmistakably Speyside.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasting Collection 50mL | Single malt sampler | 80 | Three small drams, an easy way to learn the house style |
| 10 Yr Chardonnay Cask | Wine cask finish | 80 | Ex-bourbon base, Chardonnay finish, orchard fruit and cream |
| Sherry Cask | Wine cask finish | 80 | Dried fruit, raisin, toasted nut, soft malt core |
| 15 Years Old | Age stated | 80 | Half sherry, half ex-bourbon, toffee and baking spice |
| 18 Years Old | Age stated | 80 | Rich oak, malted barley, gentle wood spice, long finish |
Which Glen Moray is right for you?
Pricing here runs from $17.99 for the 50mL Tasting Collection to $99.99 for the 18 Years Old, with the 10 Year Chardonnay Cask and the Sherry Cask both at $26.99 and the 15 Years Old at $59.99. That spread makes Glen Moray one of the better values in Speyside single malt, and it is why we have kept the bottles on the shelf for years. Stock moves, so call ahead at (631) 343-7200 before you drive over for a specific age statement.
Three small pours, low commitment, and you learn the house style before buying a full bottle.
Sherry sweetness and dried fruit at $26.99, neat or over a single cube.
Eighteen years of oak and malt for $99.99, a gift that reads older than the price.