Duncan Taylor NC2 Glen Moray 21 Years Old

Built: 1897. Current Owner: Production Capacity: House style: Light, fruity, grassy and "with barley notes" according to Michael Jackson. Glen Moray is situated on the western outskirts of the town of Elgin and takes its water from the River Lossie. A former brewery dating from 1815, Glen Moray Distillery was established in 1897. The distillery grounds contain Gallowcrook Hill, Elgins former gallows. In 1962 when the distillery grounds were excavated in order to build a new warehouse, seven skulls were uncovered, one of which had a musket ball embedded in the jaw. The Distillery has a more peaceful existence these days! Although Glen Moray's sister distillery Glenmorangie has been a pioneer in finishing its whisky in red wine casks. Glen Moray since 1999 has been mellowing its whisky in casks which have previously contained Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc.