Elgin distiller, Glen Moray, has broken new ground with two limited edition expressions, finished in Canadian maple syrup casks. A first for the distillery, these releases continue its tradition of pushing the boundaries of ageing and exploration. The bottlings come in peated and non-peated variations and will first be available at Glen Moray Distillery during the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival this week.
Iain Allan, Global Brand Ambassador at Glen Moray said, “We’re always exploring new cask finishes to push the boundaries of flavour. These limited-edition maple syrup casks are a bold example — the maple influence is immediate and unmistakable: rich, syrupy sweetness that adds depth and indulgence, while still allowing the Glen Moray character to shine through.
“The unpeated spirit brings out those classic dessert-like notes — fudge, toasted nuts, soft spice — while the peated version is a different experience altogether. The smoke and syrup play off each other nicely, creating a bold and layered dram that’s both sweet and savoury. We love surprising people at Spirit of Speyside—these playful, flavour-packed bottlings show our curiosity as distillers and prove that even after 125 years, we’re still finding new ways to bring flavour to life.”
Glen Moray will also be hosting a range of events at the Festival including ‘Breakfast Tours’, ‘Boozy Brunch Tastings’, ‘Cask Origin Stories’ and sessions with Whisky Talks.