Glen Moray 2015/2023 - Sansibar
Nose
The nose gives hope at first. Stone fruit, pear, grape - sounds good! The fruitiness is accompanied by honey and a hint of vanilla, while a grassy freshness adds a touch of vibrancy. Everything seems quite harmonious, even if not particularly deep.
Taste
Tingly, spicy and unbalanced - the 62% are not exactly elegantly integrated. Yes, there is a slight fruitiness, but it is mercilessly drowned out. Instead, there's a chaotic mixture of sharpness and bitterness. A real whipping boy of a whisky.
Finish
After the wild ride... nothing good remains. Old barrel? Mineral? Almost metallic? No matter what has happened here - it doesn't fit together. The bitter-woody finish leaves no lasting impression, except that you wonder why this whisky had to be bottled.
Thoughts
This Glen Moray feels like a young ruffian who is not yet ready for the big stage. Wild, sharp and lacking balance - more patience or a better cask would have been needed here. If you are simply looking for strength and alcohol, try it.