Glen Moray 1959 The Costumes Cask #1488 Bottled 1988 Moon Import

SMWS 35.34 - Moroccan tea-room masculinity

A 13 year old Glen Moray from a "designer" new charred oak cask. It is a dark reddy-gold in colour and has a rather low viscosity in the glass. Without water, there is a lot of alcohol on the nose. So much that I almost recoiled on the first breath, although this is to be expected at 55%ABV. There are aromas of nuts (unsalted peanuts?),...

Score 94/100

Glen Moray Chardonnay Cask Mellowed

This Glen Moray still enjoys an age statement, i.e. 10 years. It got a finish on Chardonnay wine casks. That particular grape can be found all over the world, but primarily in Burgundy, France. I was unable to find out how long said finish was, but I presume several months. Oh, this nose is surpringly fruity with peach, apricots, fresh apples,...

Score 78/100

Glen Moray 16 Year Old

Not a particular fan of the Speysides I find them a little harsh for my tastes. But right from the deep gold color and may be a slight all spice noise. Maybe slightly sweeter than other Speysiders, definitely smoother, no lack of taste with a nice depth of oakyness that leave the drinker happily satified. Glen Moray is a nice place to visit.

Score 93/100

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1995 Carn Mor Strictly Limited

This 17 Year Old from the Carn Mor Strictly Limited collection is a vatting of two sherry hogsheads, that yielded 670 bottles at a drinking strength of 46%. I tried it at a whisky & chocolate tasting in Ghent. But the extreme chocolate that was served with it (a Pacari Raw Ecuador 100% cocoa), completely smothered the whisky. Hence I am happy...

Score 83/100