Here at TLE we love whisky which is mainly down to my Scottish roots. I have vivid memories of growing up when we visited my gran and grandpa they would have a whisky ready for my Mum and Dad after our 5 hour drive up across the Scottish highlands to the little fishing village of Carradale. If I was lucky enough I would be given a little nip to taste and we sat next to the coal fire catching up and sharing stories. I think it’s these happy childhood family times that solidified my love for Scottish whisky.
So I was delighted to try out a new whisky by Glen Moray – Glen Moray Classic Peated Single Malt. This whisky is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Elgin, Speyside. Distilled in copper stills on the banks of the River Lossie.
What Does It Taste Like?
This whisky expression I really liked, it’s quite light on the nose and mouth and also light in colour. I would say ideal for people who are not whisky lovers per say, but want to get into it. Peat smoke is used to dry the barley prior to distillation, but I found the peat smell again light on the senses so not overpowering. The whisky also includes sweet vanilla favours which keep the taste fresh. The whisky is matured in ex-bourbon barrels from North America which adds an extra layer of spicy richness to the smell and taste.
I love drinking whisky on its own, but it would work well accompanied with a smoked food, try pairing it up with a cheese and ham platter to nibble on.
Win a Bottle
We have one 70cl bottle of Glen Moray to give away to one lucky reader. All you have to do to win the prize is answer the following question, fill in your details below and the winner will be contacted via email 7 days after the competition closes.
Name the newest whisky expression that Glen Moray Distillery have launched?
a) Classic Port Cask Finish
b) Classic Peated Single Malt
c) 10 Year Old Chardonnay Cask Matured
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With thanks to Peter and the Riparian Rooms for the bar shots.
Glen Moray is available in several expressions: Visit www.glenmoray.com to view the range. Glen Moray 25 Years Old Port Wood Finish Single Malt have just won the coveted World Whisky Awards ‘Best Speyside Single Malt 21 Years & Over’ in 2015.
T&C’s: Win 1 x bottle of Glen Moray Classic Peated Single Malt. No purchase necessary. Competition opens 21st October 2015 and closes 21st November 2015. Open to UK residents 18+ only. 1 winner will be drawn after the closing date. Normal restrictions apply. Promoter Glen Moray Single Malt Whisky, Glen Moray Distillery, Bruceland Road, Elgin IV30 1YE.
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