Glen Moray 1959 / 40 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Glen Moray
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £4000
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Sherried, Nutty, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Glen Moray's 1959 vintage, bottled in 1999 after 40 years in wood, represents the distillery's oldest release at the time—a marker of its maturation potential and commitment to extended ageing. Four decades in oak have transformed the spirit into something considerably darker and more complex than the distillery's standard expressions, developing concentrated oak, dried fruit, and warming spice. The high strength of 50.9% and extended maturation suggest considerable body and intensity. This historical bottling suits collectors of rare vintage spirits and those exploring how Speyside whisky develops across multiple decades.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Moray 1959 / 40 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Glen Moray (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, honey, sherried, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Moray's 1959 vintage, bottled in 1999 after 40 years in wood, represents the distillery's oldest release at the time—a marker of its maturation potential and commitment to extended ageing. Four decades in oak have transformed the spirit into something considerably darker and more complex than the distillery's standard expressions, developing concentrated oak, dried fruit, and warming spice. The high strength of 50.9% and extended maturation suggest considerable body and intensity. This historical bottling suits collectors of rare vintage spirits and those exploring how Speyside whisky develops across multiple decades.
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