Glen Moray 1991 Whisky Sponge Edition N°99 32 yo

 

 

 

51,8°

Distillery : Glen Moray - Speyside

Refill Hogshead and 2d Fill Sherry Hogshead 

Independent Bottling 

By Decadent Drinks 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2024

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

For the penultimate bottling of Whisky Sponge, the gentlemen at Decadent Drinks have chosen Glen Moray. Or rather two Glen Moray Hogsheads, one Refill, dating from 1990, certainly Bourbon, the other 2d Fill Sherry, dating from 1991. The result was 302 bottles ready to be sold around the world.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Quite old-school, elegant nose, with a fine and delicate woodiness. Amadou, wood wax, polish. Fermented and candied fruits, black berries, figs, muscat grapes, blood oranges, redcurrants. Maple syrup and fir honey. Floral touches. The palate is still very woody, with quince jam, oak bark and resin, a pinch of cinnamon, saffron, slightly exotic spices. Green tea. Very long, quite magnificent finish, just the right amount of explosiveness, resin and wax, sweet spices, citrus zest and cigar box. Green apple peels.

 

In Short, 

At this age, there's always something special. It's excellent, obviously, bewitching, complex and deep. On the palate, however, it's a little less successful, there's nothing that stands out compared to the nose and the finish, which are sublime. A fine near-conclusion for this legendary range. Of course, the price is almost as violent as the finish.

Score : 90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           Norht County Music - Ain't No Grave

Glen Moray 21 yo Elgin Heritage Portwood Finish

 

 

 

46,3°

Distillery : Glen Moray - Speyside

American Ex-Bourbon Barrels and Port Finish 

Original Bottling 

Core Range 

Single Malt 

Launched in 2019

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Totally Unpeated

To complement the Elgin Heritage range of older Glen Moray bottlings, the distillery is launching this 21-year-old in August 2019, aged for 20 years in bourbon casks, then finished for a year in port casks. Elgin is the city in which the distillery is located.

Let's Taste It : 

Very rich nose of wood and red fruits, fig, damson, ripe apricot, but also pumpkin, salted butter caramel, crushed blueberries, white currants, blackberries and a few raspberries. Behind, cereals, barley, wheat, muesli, rich, damp earth. Very fine balance. The palate is creamy, with a whisper of vanilla, varnished wood, grenadine, molasses, a pinch of lychee, quinces, spices, paprika, turmeric and saffron. Once again, very rich and varied. Nice, strong finish, on wood and heather, cola, a few floral hints, a splash of lemon. Biscuit.

 

In Short, 

I really enjoyed it. And then when I saw the price, I lost it. It's a great success, complex, fruity, smooth, creamy and solid. But it's not worth the price it's currently selling for. Besides, it's much cheaper on the secondary market, which says a lot.

Score : 88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

  

                                                     Larkin Poe - Mad as a Hatter

Glen Moray 18 yo Elgin Heritage

 

 

 

47,2°

Distillery : Glen Moray - Speyside

1st Fill American Bourbon Casks

Original Bottling 

Core Range 

Single Malt 

Launched in 2016

Unchillfiltered

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

It's hard to believe that the prestigious Glen Moray distillery didn't have an 18 year old before 2016, but it seems to be the case. It's not the most venerable expression in the Core Range, as there is a 21 year old.

 

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Creamy, woody, very sweet nose. Lemon candy, vanilla éclair, enhanced by light spices, paprika, pepper, nutmeg. Quite rustic, with orchard fruits, apples and pears, and some cooked vegetables. The palate is suave and unctuous, with spices followed by honey, almonds and chocolate croissant, reminiscent of a good bakery, with the smell of pastry warming up. The finish is not very long, but pleasant, with cereals, wheat, puffed rice and malted barley. Dry earth and heather. Ferns.

 

In Short, 

It's a good whisky, but frankly light in flavour and character for an 18-year-old. The influence of the first-fill bourbon casks somewhat erases the identity of the distillery. I think this is the weakest 18 year old single malt I've ever tasted. That said, the price isn't excessive, so enthusiasts may be in for a treat. 

Score : 86  

                                          To Be Listened While Sipping :

  

                                          Onuka - Time