{"product_id":"glen-moray-25-year-old-portwood-finish-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Glen Moray 25 Year Old Portwood Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery Background \u0026amp; History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlen Moray Distillery is located in Elgin, at the heart of Speyside, Scotland. Established in 1897, the distillery developed a reputation for producing approachable, fruit-driven Speyside single malts. Glen Moray has also been particularly adventurous with cask maturation, experimenting with wine-cask finishes long before they became widespread across the Scotch whisky industry. The distillery’s relatively gentle spirit character provides a versatile base for extended maturation and secondary maturation in wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer \u0026amp; Master Distiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis limited-edition expression was released during the tenure of Master Distiller Graham Coull. Each bottle from the 1986 release was individually numbered and hand-signed by Coull. Only \u003cstrong\u003e3,482 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e were released, making this significantly rarer than Glen Moray’s standard core-range expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mature Speyside single malt combining long-term bourbon-cask maturation with a finishing period in Port casks. The extended maturation develops considerable oak, vanilla and spice, while the Port influence contributes darker fruit, sweetness and additional richness. It was released as a limited-edition premium expression rather than part of the regular Glen Moray range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge \u0026amp; Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 Years Old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,482 individually numbered bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whisky spent the majority of its \u003cstrong\u003e25-year maturation in ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing vanilla, oak, spice and mature malt characteristics. It was subsequently transferred into \u003cstrong\u003ePort pipes\/casks\u003c\/strong\u003e for finishing. The Port maturation adds deeper colour and layers of ripe and dried fruit, balancing the mature oak influence of the long bourbon-cask ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep copper with amber and reddish highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and mature, opening with tropical and dark fruits, toffee and vanilla. Layers of dried berries, caramel and oak emerge alongside ginger, liquorice and subtle mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and rich, combining sweet Port-influenced fruit with vanilla, seasoned oak and warming spice. Dark berries, candied orange, caramelised fruit and creamy vanilla are supported by mature tannins and a distinctly spicy bourbon-cask character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with dark chocolate, creamy vanilla, lingering oak spice and persistent wine-like fruit sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Whisky Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent with dark chocolate, chocolate truffles, aged hard cheeses, roasted nuts, dried figs, dates, fruitcake and desserts incorporating berries or caramel. Its combination of mature oak and Port sweetness also works particularly well with an after-dinner cheese board. For a savoury pairing, consider aged Parmesan, mature Comté or strongly flavoured charcuterie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Glencairn, copita or other tulip-shaped whisky glass. Taste neat first to appreciate the mature oak and Port influence. A few drops of still water can open the fruit and soften the tannic oak character. Given its age and relatively moderate 43% ABV, avoid excessive dilution. Allowing the whisky around \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 minutes in the glass\u003c\/strong\u003e before drinking can reveal additional aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Ageing Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore upright in a cool, dark location away from sunlight and major temperature fluctuations. Unlike wine, whisky does not continue ageing once bottled. An unopened bottle can remain stable for decades when correctly stored. Due to its age, limited production and discontinued status, this expression also has considerably greater collectability than standard Glen Moray releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry: \u003cstrong\u003eScotland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhisky Region: \u003cstrong\u003eSpeyside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation: \u003cstrong\u003eElgin, Moray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClassification: \u003cstrong\u003eSpeyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJim Murray’s Whisky Bible — \u003cstrong\u003e87.5\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e for the 1986 Rare Vintage Portwood Finish bottling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA later Glen Moray 25 Year Old Port Cask Finish Batch 2 received a substantially higher \u003cstrong\u003e95\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e, but this should \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e be presented as the score for the 1986 \/ 3,482-bottle release because it is a different batch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anrise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50398312988886,"sku":null,"price":5800.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/13696da9-41b4-4167-9130-59eb931f2221.png?v=1789064025","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/glen-moray-25-year-old-portwood-finish-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}