Glen Moray 15 Year (2007) Thompson Brothers

Scotch Whisky Review : Glen Moray 15 Year (2007) Thompson Brothers

Distillery: Glen Moray.

Bottler: Thompson Brothers.

Region: Speyside.

Age: 15 year. Distilled on November 23rd of 2007, Bottled in July of 2023.

ABV: 52.0%

Cask Type: First fill barrel.

Price: £54, after VAT was removed.

Color: 0.7, Amber.

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Nose: This is full of citrus notes along with some floral ones. Orange is the dominant citrus note, but there are a few others that pop up. For the flowers, I’m left thinking of some white flowers but I can’t put my finger on it. Perhaps lilies or orange blossoms?

Palate: Very easy to drink here, even at full strength. It is on the sweeter side of things with a honeyed chrysanthemum tea and malt barley sugars really in the driving seat.

Finish: Medium in length. You get more of the malt barley sugars and orange blossoms.

Conclusion: In the six months or so I’ve had this Glen Moray open and on my shelf, it has become my go-to whisky when I just want something nice that I can drink without putting much thought into it at all. It is a really good whisky for just that. The citrus and floral notes in the nose are rather pleasant and provide just enough depth to put a smile on your face easily. The honeyed chrysanthemum tea note that dominates the palate is rather tasty and gives you a nice play on a bit of sweet, a bit of earth, and a bit of floral easily. The finish is a nice continuation of the rest of the dram. I’m very happy to have this on my shelf and part of me wishes I’d gotten a couple more to keep around for years to come.

Rating: 80.

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Scoring Legend:

  • 95-100: As good as it gets. Jaw-dropping, eye-widening, unforgettable whisky.
  • 90-94: Sublime, a personal favorite in its category.
  • 85-89: Excellent, a standout dram.
  • 80-84: Quite good. Quality stuff.
  • 75-79: Decent whisky worth tasting.
  • 70-74: Meh. It’s definitely drinkable, but it can do better.
  • 60-69: Not so good. I might not turn down a glass if I needed a drink.
  • 50-59: Save it for mixing.
  • 0-49: Blech.

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