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Glen Moray Port Cask Finish 25 Year
Single Malt — Speyside, Scotland
Reviewed
June 30, 2020 (edited July 6, 2023)
This might be the deal of the decade. It’s not easy to find an excellent 25yo single malt for $275 in US and £147 in UK, but this is what you have here. It’s finished in Porto Cruz port pipes from Portugal, and is a rich amber in color. Incredibly smooth at 43% ABV, the thought if adding water would be sacrilegious. The port is obvious on the nose, but you are then greeted with a sweet pop on the palate that transitions nicely into a dry Port finish. I’ve found that oxidation improves a port finish by adding to the overall dryness. Be interesting to see how this changes over time.
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@Rick_M Any particular flavor you can identify that is why you like port finish better than sherry finish?
@Slainte-Mhath - yes, port finished whiskies have really grown on me. They are now my second favorite behind peated. Cheers! 🥃🥃
@Rick_M Interesting review, I haven't had a Glen Moray so far. With my new interest in Tawny Port and Colheita, I am always on the lookout for a decent Port-matured whisky. Would love to try a malt which was entirely matured in Port casks, not just finished. Quite rare (and expensive).