Glen Moray Elgin Classic

Nose: Somewhat fruity and sweet. Shortbread kind of comes through but not as strong as their packaging suggests. Palate: Malty. Some citrus fruit trying to come through. Very light and a little oily. Finish: Brief. Slightly sour. Oily. Shortbread is stronger here than on the nose. Not very pleasant. Overall Thoughts: I did not enjoy this. I bought it two years ago and I’m glad I didn’t spend a lot on it. I wouldn’t recommend it. This missed the mark.

I liked the 12 yr so wanted to try this low cost entry. Poured neat, nose is a little floral with light malt, fruit and unripe banana.Soft mouthfeel leads to palate of thin malt, mild green banana, oak and even some back door peat bringing mild coffee note. Hotter than proof would indicate but bottle mellows after some time. Finishes short to medium with drying oak and some slight bitterness with malt coffee note in background. This is a young scotch lacking body and depth but getting a single malt in the low 20's is hard to find. Its better than most blends without dreaded low grade(hangover inducing) grain alcohol. However if you are looking to get into single malt scotch this is not where to start. Its ok but would not repurchase........74/100......not bad as a light scotch to stretch your good stuff however Speyburn Bradan Orach is better for less