Light, smooth, and brimming with fruity charm, Glen Moray Classic is an ideal gateway into the world of single malt Scotch whisky. With its signature Speyside character, it captures the essence of what makes this whisky a global favourite. Aged exclusively in American oak casks, this approachable whisky sets the stage for exploring Glen Moray’s broader range.
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This whisky also provides the perfect base for three summer (and festive) cocktails: The Great Northern, The Pear Tree Classic, and the Moray Sour—each a vibrant twist on this timeless spirit.
The Moray Sour
- 50mL Glen Moray Classic Single Malt Scotch
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- 3 tsp caster sugar
- 1 dash of Bitters
- 1 fresh ginger root
- 1 lemongrass bulb
- 1 egg white
- Orange twist, to garnish
Method
- Add all the ingredients into a mixing glass and stir with ice.
- Strain with a fine-mesh sieve into a chilled martini glass.
The Northern Great
- 50mL Glen Moray Classic Single Malt Scotch
- 2 Bar spoon maple syrup
- Juice of half a fresh lime
- Mint
- 5 Raspberries
- Lime Twist, to garnish
Method
- Add lime juice, whisky, maple syrup and a few raspberries to a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake till the shaker is frosted.
- Pour into a glass filled with mint leaves and cubed ice.
- Garnish with a twist of lime and raspberries.
The Pear Tree Classic
- 50mL Glen Moray Classic Single Malt Scotch
- Lemon juice
- Apple and pear green tea
- Fresh pear, to garnish
Method
- Pour the whisky into a cocktail glass and top with sweetened apple and pear green tea.
- Add a dash of lemon juice to taste.
- Garnish with a fanned pear.
Glen Moray Classic Single Malt is available at Dan Murphy’s and BWS, from $65.