{"product_id":"glen-moray-elgin-classic-peated-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Glen Moray Elgin Classic Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGlen Moray Elgin Classic Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery Background \u0026amp; History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlen Moray Distillery was established in \u003cstrong\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e in Elgin, at the heart of Scotland’s Speyside region. Originally operating as the West Brewery, the site was converted into a whisky distillery and has developed a reputation for producing approachable, fruit-driven single malts alongside experimental cask-finished expressions. Although Speyside is generally associated with unpeated whisky, Glen Moray occasionally works with peated malt, creating a distinctly smoky interpretation of its traditionally soft and fruity house style.\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 Peated expression is deliberately different from the standard Elgin Classic range, combining Glen Moray’s characteristic sweetness and maltiness with smoke derived from peated malted barley. Rather than creating an intensely medicinal or maritime style, the whisky retains an approachable Speyside character beneath the smoke.\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 the Speyside whisky region. The distillery is known for a relatively light, fruity and malty spirit character. In this expression, those classic Glen Moray characteristics provide a softer foundation for the peat smoke, producing a whisky that is noticeably smoky without becoming overwhelmingly heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Elgin Classic Peated is the smoky member of the Glen Moray Classic collection. It combines \u003cstrong\u003esweet vanilla, malt, fruit and oak with aromatic peat smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compared with heavily peated Islay malts, its smoke is generally softer and more approachable, making it an excellent introduction to peated Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a tasting event, it also provides a useful contrast against the Classic, Chardonnay, Port and Sherry Cask expressions.\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\u003eVinification, Distillation \u0026amp; Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced from \u003cstrong\u003epeated malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e, fermented and then double-distilled in traditional copper pot stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spirit is matured in \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing vanilla, caramel and gentle oak characteristics to develop alongside the smoky character of the peated spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the Port, Sherry and Chardonnay Cask Finish expressions, the Peated version's distinctive character primarily comes from the \u003cstrong\u003epeated malt rather than a speciality finishing cask\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Malted Barley — Peated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePale 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 Aromatic peat smoke immediately distinguishes the whisky from the standard Elgin Classic. Beneath the smoke are vanilla, citrus, malt and subtle earthy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and smooth with a combination of \u003cstrong\u003esweet vanilla, toasted malt, gentle spice and peat smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e. The underlying sweetness balances the smokiness, keeping the whisky approachable rather than aggressively peated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium in length, with lingering smoke, vanilla sweetness, oak and subtle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Whisky Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent with \u003cstrong\u003esmoked salmon, smoked meats, mature cheddar, blue cheese, charcuterie, grilled chicken, roasted nuts and dark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your event, this should work particularly well alongside the \u003cstrong\u003eSmoked Salmon Tartine\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eCheese \u0026amp; Charcuterie Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor your tasting station, serve approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 ml per guest\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe \u003cstrong\u003eneat at room temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped tasting glass. A few drops of still water can be added after the initial tasting to open the aromas and soften the smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause peat can dominate the palate, I would serve this \u003cstrong\u003elast\u003c\/strong\u003e in your Glen Moray tasting flight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Elgin Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Chardonnay Cask Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Port Cask Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Sherry Cask Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. 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