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Glen Moray Master Distiller Graham Coull was inspired to create Fired Oak Single Malt Whisky because of the increase in popularity of American Bourbon and the success of the sweeter flavor within the drinks market. One of the key elements for producing American Bourbon is that the spirit has to be aged in a new charred (virgin) oak cask which imparts intense flavor to the spirit.
Glen Moray Fired Oak is a Single Malt Whisky matured for 10 years in ex-Bourbon casks and finished in heavily charred virgin American Oak casks, resulting in a whisky which is sublimely smooth with intense spice and toasted vanilla flavor. In some ways, it resembles a Scottish version of the double barrels bourbons in America, in that it receives a finish in new oak.
Coull said, “Fired Oak is all about enhancing flavors rather than adding different character. The Virgin Oak intensifies the existing vanilla and spice flavors which have come from the ex-Bourbon barrels. Two elements are key – quality of cask and timing, both are crucial to obtaining just the right flavor infusion. To create a balance I have selected Virgin Oak casks with differing lengths of finish to ensure that the final whisky is consistent.”
Glen Moray Fired Oak will retail for £39.99 and is bottled at 40% ABV.
