Glen Moray Smoky 12 - 46.3%

Lightly peated Glen Moray spirit, matured in a combination of American and European oak casks and bottled at 46.3%

Tasting notes:

Appearance: Old gold in colour, forms a thin line which beads before gradually falling as thick, oily legs

Nose: Ashy, sweet bonfire smoke, bbq meats, crème brûlée with a slightly burnt caramelised sugar crust

Palate: Soft, sweet peat smoke, barbecued pork, stewed rhubarb with creamy vanilla custard, drying oak and cinnamon warmth

Finish: Long, with soft smoke, and mildly astringent oak lingering as creamy vanilla, caramel and cinnamon gradually dissipate

Overall: Bottled at a higher abv than the unpeated 12 year old, and it really benefits from it. The peat smoke is obvious but not overpowering and acts more like a comforting blanket hugging the notes produced by the mix of oak casks. At a current price of under £50 this would make a really good introduction to the world of peated whisky.

If you would like more information on this whisky, or the Glen Moray distillery, follow the link to the company website

Transparency: Received free of charge for independent review, all opinions are my own and remain completely impartial.