the Glen Moray
Glen Moray, a speyside scotch distilled and written from a single malt. I poured myself a 6cl glass, first stirring it with the large side of a tin shaker and adding a couple dashes of angostura bitters. The primary notes on first sip are akin to dampened sour cherry, quite rich vanilla, and mossy bog types of notes, which then becomes that peach cobbler as advertised. This specific batch was aged in presumably oak, then finished in chardonnay casks, which invites the acidic fruitiness the wine is famous for. I'm not sure I loved it neat, but on the rocks (my preference I think for all whiskeys I've had) it was very nice. While it's not the priciest scotch, I don't have a clue of what to put it into drink wise where it would be a welcome base. Of course it makes a great old fashioned, but other than that, I'd think it would meld well with other fruity notes, perhaps floral. It might even be a welcome split base to something on the bitter end of liquor or spirit. ...