Glen Moray Signature Classic 1L

Speyside single malt that’s all about friendly flavour, not a smoky punch in the face. Expect a bright, malty core, loads of vanilla-leaning sweetness, and enough oak to keep things interesting. It’s a Speyside whisky you can pour for newcomers without scaring them off, and still enjoy when you want something easy but not boring.

• Nose: Vanilla cream, honey, pear drops, toasted cereal, and a soft waft of oak.
• Taste: Butterscotch and fudge up front, then baked apple, light spice (cinnamon, nutmeg), and a biscuit-malt backbone.
• Finish: Medium length, gently drying with lingering vanilla, almond, and warm oak.

This is the kind of Scotch whisky that earns its shelf space because it’s dependable in the best way. The flavour lands in that classic Speyside zone, orchard fruit and sweet malt, but it doesn’t taste flat. You get layers as it opens up, starting dessert-like, then moving into fruit and spice, then finishing with a tidy little oak grip.

If you like your whisky approachable, this delivers without turning into plain sugar. The malty, biscuity notes make it feel like a proper single malt, not just “sweet” for the sake of it. And that touch of spice keeps each sip from feeling repetitive.

It’s also a handy bottle for mixing when you want your drink to still taste like whisky. Try it in a Whisky Highball for a crisp, vanilla-apple vibe, or use it in a Whisky Sour when you want the lemon to pop without bulldozing the malt. It’s flexible, not fragile.

Speyside is famous for making crowd-pleasing single malts, and this one leans right into that reputation with confidence. No peat smoke, no sharp edges, just a clean malt profile, fruit, and mellow oak that keeps the whole thing balanced.

Fun Fact: Glen Moray’s home sits on the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, and the distillery’s old water wheel is still a nod to its original 19th-century roots.