Glen Moray Chardonnay Cask 10 Year

I definitely need to begin with a little rant here because I don't understand how there could really be anything less than 4 stars for this diamond in the rough. I mean we have to start by understanding that it's like a $35 bottle at most. Friends, it is definitely worth the price, it is most definitely unique in that you get that speyside burn with a a chardonnay barrel twist and its a single malt 10 year! Sure just because it says "10" year and its under $35 doesn't mean it will absolutely taste good. (Lismore would be an example that comes to mind) but honestly, you will not regret this purchase if you're into speyside style whiskey. Its vanilla in the front, builds on intensity and ends with a pretty spicy dry finish. Bottom line is that it's highly recommended for anyone on a budget that is looking for a single malt, with a great profile. (do not add water to this one)

Wow this is great stuff! You knock two years and you add chardonnay casks, and the final product is so much better than the 12-year-old expression. This was a treat: some lemon, honey and flowers to the nose, with a palate that has the faintest hint of smoke and honey. And the finish it's remarkably complex and long for such a young whisky. If you're reading this review while staring at the bottle on the shelf of your local liquor store: buy it! You'll thank me later.

Tasted with David on 8/8/2020 Speyside. Delicious! Fruity, refreshing, a good summer whisky because it tastes almost exactly like Chardonnay! But the fact that it tastes almost exclusively like Chardonnay is its biggest downfall. I wish there was more going on in the flavor besides just that character. That said I'm glad I bought it once but I'm not sure I need to again.

First, let me say I have been a fan of Glen Moray Elgin Classic for some time now. However, I am NOT a fan of this chardonnay finish. The chardonnay is not subtle, and, for me, simply wrecks the wonderful malt notes I look for in my Scotch. This does not work for me. (However, I do enjoy the port cask, that one does work for me.)

Light bouquet of vanilla, honey and floral notes on the nose. The body, however, is fairly robust and features a balanced combination of shortbread, nutmeg, and faint notes of licorice on the palate. The finish is sweet and of medium-length. Tasty stuff and an absolute bargain if you can get your hands on a bottle ($40 USD)

It’s worth trying - it’s interesting. It really does taste like Chardonnay but that’s about it. It’s floral, there is vanilla and a bit of smooth nuttiness. The mouthfeel is oily but pleasant and the finish is exceptionally short. I would recommend buying a single dram but not a bottle.