{"product_id":"glen-moray-elgin-classic-chardonnay-cask-finish-single-malt-scotch","title":"Glen Moray Elgin Classic Chardonnay Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery Background \u0026amp; History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlen Moray Distillery was established in \u003cstrong\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e in Elgin, in the heart of Scotland’s Speyside whisky region. Originally the site of the West Brewery, it was converted into a whisky distillery at the end of the 19th century. Glen Moray has become particularly recognised for experimenting with different cask types. Wine-cask maturation has played an important role in the distillery’s history, and the Chardonnay Cask Finish is one of the most distinctive expressions within the approachable Elgin Classic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer \u0026amp; Whisky Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced and distilled by \u003cstrong\u003eGlen Moray Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Elgin, Scotland. The distillery’s relatively light, fruity and malty new-make spirit provides an excellent foundation for wine-cask finishing. Chardonnay casks add another dimension without overwhelming the underlying Speyside character, resulting in a whisky that remains accessible while offering noticeably richer fruit, vanilla and sweet-spice characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlen Moray is situated beside the \u003cstrong\u003eRiver Lossie in Elgin\u003c\/strong\u003e, within Speyside. The region is famous for elegant, fruit-driven single malt whiskies. Glen Moray’s house style typically displays citrus, orchard fruit, malt, vanilla and gentle floral characteristics, making it particularly well suited to secondary maturation in wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chardonnay Cask Finish takes the soft and approachable character of Glen Moray and adds additional richness through maturation involving \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compared with the standard Elgin Classic, expect a creamier and fruitier profile with more pronounced vanilla, sweet fruit and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful in a comparative Glen Moray tasting because guests can clearly experience how a wine cask changes the flavour profile of the underlying single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Age Statement (NAS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe whisky begins its maturation in \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e before receiving additional maturation in \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay influence adds additional fruitiness, sweetness and creamy texture while American oak contributes vanilla, caramel and gentle spice. The resulting whisky maintains Glen Moray's lighter Speyside identity while introducing a noticeably wine-influenced character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Malted Barley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and aromatic, showing \u003cstrong\u003eapple, pear, citrus, vanilla and butterscotch\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by subtle floral and wine-derived fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and creamy with \u003cstrong\u003evanilla, orchard fruit, citrus and sweet malt\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chardonnay-cask maturation introduces additional fruit richness alongside gentle oak and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and clean, with lingering \u003cstrong\u003evanilla, sweet fruit, citrus and subtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Whisky Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent with \u003cstrong\u003esmoked salmon, creamy cheeses, Brie, Camembert, grilled chicken, seafood, roasted nuts and mild charcuterie\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also works particularly well with fruit-based desserts and vanilla pastries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your event, this is a very good whisky to introduce guests to cask finishing because the Chardonnay influence is easier to understand than the heavier Port, Sherry or Peated expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the tasting station, serve approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 ml per guest\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped whisky glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe \u003cstrong\u003eneat at room temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e first. Guests can then add a few drops of still water to explore how the aromas change. Ice can be provided upon request, although neat service is preferable for a structured tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your five-whisky Glen Moray tasting, I recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. 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