Everything you need to know about Glen Moray Distillery

A brief History

Glen Moray, Speyside Region, Scotland. Founded in 1828

Honest Speyside Whisky, No Fuss Required

If Glen Moray were a person, it’d be that mate who turns up with a bottle at a BBQ and says, “Don’t worry, I brought the good stuff — and no, it didn’t cost a fortune.” That’s the vibe: unpretentious, approachable, and seriously underrated.

Located on the edge of Elgin in the heart of Speyside, Glen Moray has been quietly making whisky since 1897. It started out as a brewery before converting into a whisky distillery, and it’s been running ever since — on and off at first, but now stronger than ever. For years, Glen Moray supplied blends, but now it’s earning a name for itself with a growing range of well-made single malts.

This is Speyside whisky that doesn’t try to be fancy. It’s easy to drink, easy to find, and easy on the wallet — and that’s not a bad thing at all.

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Taste Profile


Fruity	Sweet	Malty / Cereal

Glen Moray focuses on fresh, clean, and sweet notes, with a few experimental finishes thrown in for good measure — think chardonnay, port, and even rum casks.

Glen Moray is known for its light-bodied, easy-sipping single malts. With plenty of fruity and sweet flavours, it's a great starter whisky — but the unusual cask finishes offer enough fun for seasoned sippers too. Key flavour characteristics include:

Crisp green apples and soft pears
Creamy vanilla and toffee sweetness
Malty base with a hint of biscuit
A dry, gentle finish with soft spice

Top 4 Flavour Profile Ingredients

	Apple / Pear
	Vanilla
	Caramel / Toffee
	Malt / Biscuit / Toast

Popular Bottlings from Glen Moray

Expression	Cask Finish	Tasting Notes
Glen Moray Classic	Bourbon cask	Apple, vanilla, soft malt — smooth and light
Classic Port Cask Finish	Port wine cask	Red berries, dark chocolate, sweet spice
Sherry Cask Finish	Oloroso sherry	Raisins, ginger, toasted oak
Chardonnay Cask Finish	White wine cask	Pear, citrus zest, creamy oak
Elgin Classic Peated	Light peat, bourbon oak	Smoke meets honey and orchard fruit — surprisingly balanced

Glen Moray also offers small-batch limited editions and aged releases like the 18 and 21 year olds — still fairly priced, which is refreshing in today’s whisky world.

Glen Moray 12 Year Old Highland Light Infantry

The Distillery

Glen Moray Distillery 
Glen Moray Distillery, Bruceland Road, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1YE, Scotland

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https://www.glenmoray.com/

01343 550900

Visitor Information

Address: Glen Moray Distillery, Bruceland Road, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1YE, Scotland
Telephone: Usually available for tour bookings
Visitor Centre:
- Yes — open year-round
- Includes a shop, tasting bar, and daily distillery tours
- Offers whisky and food pairings, cask strength tastings, and even DIY blend-your-own experiences

Great stop for anyone doing a Speyside road trip — easy to access and welcoming.

Ownership and History

Current Owner:

La Martiniquaise-Bardinet (French drinks company)

Key Milestones:

1897: Founded on a former brewery site in Elgin
1920s–1990s: Changed hands a few times — often supplying blends
2008–Present: Investment by current owners sees single malt production grow
Glen Moray now has a stronger identity with a wide, creative range of whiskies

They’ve gone from “blend filler” to “Speyside staple” — and it’s great to see.

Distillery Facts

Overview & History

Glen Moray Distillery is located in Elgin, Speyside, and was founded in 1897 on the site of a former brewery.

For much of its history, Glen Moray operated as a relatively understated Speyside distillery producing whisky both for blends and single malt releases.

The distillery later became known for experimenting with different cask finishes and offering accessible entry-level single malts.

Today, Glen Moray is owned by La Martiniquaise-Bardinet.

Production

Spirit Type: Single malt Scotch whisky
Region: Speyside
Stills: Copper pot stills
Cask Policy: Bourbon casks with extensive use of wine and specialty cask finishes

Glen Moray has long been associated with cask experimentation, particularly within affordable single malt ranges.