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18th April 2019 |
Glen Moray's
Fired Oak impresses the judges at the
World Whiskies Awards 2019 and pick up
the Speyside 12 Year Old and Under
category award.
 Glen
Moray has announced that Glen Moray
Fired Oak 10 Year Old Single Malt
Whisky, which they launched in the UK
back in November 2018, has won the
Speyside 12 Year Old and Under category
at this year's World Whiskies Awards.
"The Speyside 12 Year Old and Under is a
very prestigious category containing
some exceptional whiskies. Delivering
standout character and flavour to win
the category is a credit to the
distillery team. We are incredibly proud
of this achievement and look forward to
introducing Glen Moray Fired Oak to
single malt lovers all over the world",
says Master Distiller, Graham Coull
The World Whiskies Awards, held at the
end of March in London, award the very
best international styles of whiskies
from around the world, as chosen by a
panel of 40 judges from 13 different
countries.
Master Distiller, Graham Coull was
inspired to create Glen Moray Fired Oak
Single Malt Whisky by the increase in
popularity of American Bourbon and the
success of the sweeter flavour within
the drinks market. One of the key
elements for producing American Bourbon
is that the spirit has to be aged in a
new charred (virgin) oak cask which
imparts intense flavour to the spirit.
Glen Moray Fired Oak is a Single Malt
Whisky matured for 10 years in
ex-Bourbon casks and finished in heavily
charred virgin American Oak casks,
resulting in a whisky which is sublimely
smooth with intense spice and toasted
vanilla flavour.
Graham Coull says: "I am delighted that
Fired Oak has been chosen as the winner
of the Speyside 12 Year Old and Under
category at the World Whiskies Awards. I
am pleased with how much character the
virgin oak provides over a relatively
short period of time. This added
intensity accentuates the traditional ex
Bourbon flavours to create a whisky
which is well rounded and full of
character."
William
Morrison's Tasting Notes:
Nose:
An enticing barley sugar candy
sweetness, some vanilla toffee, pear,
green apple and a touch of coconut.
Taste:
A delicious concentrated mix of apple,
spice and a barley sugar sweetness leads
the charge, closely followed by some
vanilla, a little zesty orange and lemon
and a lovely touch of oak hanging around
the background.
Finish:
A longish finish.
More vanilla and a little candied fruit, toasted oak
spice comes more to the fore but is kept
in check by the sweet candied fruit.
Some late liquorice.
Comment:
No surprises, just what you would expect
from 10 years in ex-Bourbon casks and
then a finish in heavily charred
American Oak casks.
A delicious balance of sweet and spice,
a cracking Speyside whisky for your
money and a very welcome addition to the
Glen Moray range. I can only imagine how
good this would be bottled at 46% plus
but at 40% it has my thumbs up for the
price.
If you enjoy a bourbon cask
matured Speyside style of whisky and are
looking for something new to put in your
Christmas stocking then this wont break
the bank and most importantly it is a
very enjoyable dram.
SMW Score
86/100
Bottled at 40% ABV the new Glen Moray 10 Year Old Fired Oak
has an RRP of £39.99 and is now available from specialist online whisky
retailers such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop and
Master of Malt
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