Glen Moray 15 Year Old
70cl / 43%
£89.00
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: Speyside
- Chilfiltered: Yes
- Coloring: Yes
Tasting Notes
Warm toffee, roasted hazelnuts, and hints of sherry-soaked raisins.
Creamy and rich with layers of dark chocolate, dried fruit, and gentle spice from the oak.
Long and warming, with notes of sweet malt and a touch of cinnamon.
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Longer-matured Speyside Glen Moray at 15 years, 40% ABV, positioned above the 12 with deeper oak and dried-fruit notes.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Distillery / Bottler / Country & Region | Glen Moray Distillery / Elgin, Speyside, Scotland |
| Category | Single malt Scotch whisky |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | 15 Years Old / contemporary-style packaging era |
| ABV & Size(s) | 40% ABV / 70cl |
| Cask / Treatment | Combination of American oak and sherry-influenced casks (producer describes it as an American oak and sherry style) |
| Natural Colour | Not stated by the producer |
| Non-Chill-Filtered | No, chill filtered |
| Cask Strength | No |
| Bottle count / Outturn | Ongoing age-stated expression, not numbered |
| Intended channel | Specialist retail, premium supermarket, e-commerce |
| Packaging | Modern Glen Moray bottle with age statement, blue/gold carton |
| Notes on discrepancies | Must not be confused with older wine-cask finishes or special editions; this is the age-stated 15yo in the core range slot above 12yo |
Historical Context
As Glen Moray broadened its range beyond the simple bourbon-matured 12, it introduced age-stated bottlings that showed more cask variety and a step up in maturity. The 15 Year Old fits that role: still affordable compared with many Speysiders, but with enough extra age to give weight, and enough sherry influence to add dried fruits and spice. It occupies the “next shelf up” from the 12, and often sits alongside the 18 in shops.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
Documented variants
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15 Year Old, 40%, 70cl, blue/gold carton.
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15 Year Old, 40%, 70cl, no carton (price-led).
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Travel or promo gift-packs with glasses, same liquid.
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 70cl | UK/EU retail | Blue/gold, “15 Years Old”, sherry/American oak wording | Core |
| 40% | 70cl (no box) | Grocery/e-comm | Same bottle, no carton | Value |
| 40% | 70cl + gift pack | Seasonal | Same liquid, glassware | Slightly higher for presentation |
Packaging & authenticity checklist
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Front must state “Glen Moray” and “15 Years Old”.
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40% and 70cl clearly printed.
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Carton should match the era’s dark blue with gold accents.
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Back label often mentions American oak and sherry casks.
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Watch for 15yo independent bottlings of Glen Moray: these are different products.
Regulatory/terminology notes
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15 Years Old is a legal age statement.
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40% ABV and chill filtration are standard here.
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Colouring can be assumed unless the label says otherwise.
Liquid Profile
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Nose: Honey and toffee from American oak, red apple, sultana, light toasted oak.
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Palate: Rounded, medium body, vanilla fudge, dried fruit from sherry cask element, gentle baking spice.
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Finish: Medium, clean, with lingering toffee, light oak and a touch of nut.
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With water: Not required, but a small splash will soften spice.
Distillery/Bottler Snapshot
Glen Moray is an accessible Speyside maker that built its reputation on bourbon maturation but now uses sherry and other casks to add breadth. The 15 sits right in that newer, slightly more premium band of the range.
Sourcing
| Focus | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Target | 70cl, 40%, blue/gold carton, 15 Years Old clearly shown |
| Avoid | No age statement Glen Moray, wine-cask-only variants, damaged capsule |
| Condition | High fill, clean label, carton not crushed |
| Commercial note | Buy near 35–40 GBP trade/secondary; list around 50–55 GBP retail |
