|
22nd August 2023 |
Glen Moray
invites drinkers to cast their single
malt rule books aside and get creative
when enjoying their latest expression –
Glen Moray Twisted Vine.
 Glen Moray single malt whisky has
extended an enthusiastic "invitation to
play" through their latest endeavour,
the' Twisted Vine Campaign', and the
decree is clear: rules need not apply!
Hailing from Elgin in the heart of
Speyside, the distillery has unveiled a
collaborative campaign that urges whisky
enthusiasts to cast aside conventional
notions and embrace creativity when
savouring their latest offering – the
delicious ex-Cognac cask matured Glen
Moray Twisted Vine.
Introduced earlier this year in July,
this delightful whisky, matured in
Cognac casks, has been met with
resounding acclaim among UK single malt
connoisseurs, lauded for its enticing
sweet and spicy profile, not to mention
its bold aesthetic.
In a celebration of their philosophy to
infuse individuality into whisky
enjoyment, the Glen Moray team issues a
challenge to likeminded collaborators:
to explore and contemporise the world of
single malt according to their own
vision.
Stepping onto this innovative stage are
the pioneering pair behind the esteemed
drinks magazine, website, and podcast
'The Cocktail Lovers,' based in London.
Gary Sharpen and Sandrae Lawrence have
effortlessly conjured a refreshing
concoction inspired by the whisky's
fruity undertones – a libation
surprisingly graced by an ingredient
uncommon in whisky-based drinks:
pineapple.
Their creation, the Pineapple DiVine
cocktail, is elegantly simple yet
wonderfully gratifying, blending Twisted
Vine with pineapple syrup and freshly
squeezed lemon juice, crowned with the
effervescence of Prosecco.
This inaugural partnership will unfold
across various social media and online
platforms in the coming months.
Meanwhile, devoted followers of Glen
Moray are invited to reimagine their own
approaches to elevating the single malt
whisky experience, echoing the spirit of
innovation that defines the Twisted Vine
Campaign.
Glen Moray UK Marketing Manager James
Collins said: "Historically Glen Moray
was one of the first distilleries in
Scotland to explore the effects of using
unusual casks on whisky maturation, and
it’s something we still do to this day.
It’s this playful approach that we
wanted to underline in our new campaign.
Teaming up with like-minded partners is
an exciting way to showcase that there
really shouldn’t be any set rules when
it comes to enjoying single malt. As The
Cocktail Lovers have done, we hope our
drinkers will get inspired and explore
flavours and ingredients for themselves,
to put their own twist on our new single
malt."
Glen Moray Twisted Vine Cognac Cask has
been bottled at 40% ABV and has a RRP of
£28, it will be available from High
Street supermarkets such as Asda,
Morrisons and Coop stores as well as
from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop,
Master of Malt
and
Hard To Find Whisky
|
Glen Moray Twisted Vine Cognac Cask Review
|
Bottled at 40% ABV.
William
Morrison's
Tasting Notes:
Nose:
A sweetish aromatic fruity cocktail of
cognac infused raisin, some cherry and
rose oil, a touch of milk chocolate and
some distant hazelnut.
Taste:
Quite an oily mouthfeel, sweet cognac soaked honeyed raisin and
sultana with the slightest cherry,
almond oil and fresh ground coffee edge,
toasted plain scone and some lovely
vibrant gentle oak spice.
Finish:
A lovely long finish echoing the sweet
fruit, gentle coffee and toasted scone
on the palate which slowly bitters out to
leave the French oak to have the last
word.
Comment:
If you are looking for an affordable,
quality summer dram then grab a bottle
of this, at
£28 a bottle this will be within the
reach of most of us. A cracking cognac
rich summer dram with a lovely French
oak influence! As always my scoring is
based on taste, but if I was to add
marks for price/quality then this would
certainly have a few more marks, but I
could say that about many of Glen
Moray's releases.
SMW Whisky Score
89/100
|
Glen Moray Twisted Vine The Pineapple DiVine Cocktail
|
|
Ingredients:
-
 150ml Glen Moray Twisted Vine
- 25ml homemade pineapple syrup
(recipe below)
- 20ml fresh lemon juice
- 40ml Prosecco
- Grape for garnish
Method:
- Shake the first three
ingredients over ice and strain into
a large wine glass filled with ice
cubes.
- Top with the Prosecco and
garnish with a grape.
|
Homemade Pineapple Syrup
|
Ingredients:
- ¼ fresh pineapple
- 120ml brown sugar
- 120ml water
- ¼ teaspoon mixed spice
Method:
- Cut the pineapple into small
chunks and add them, along with the
sugar, mixed spice and water to a
saucepan. Bring to the boil and
simmer very gently for around 30
minutes, occasionally mashing down
the pineapple to make a puree. Leave
to cool and strain off the lovely
pineapple syrup. (Don’t throw away
the remaining puree, its great mixed
with ice cream for dessert.)
|
Where To Buy Whisky Online
|
|
Select a country for a list of
specialist Whisky shops who delivers to
you:
|
Whisky Focus
<<<Back to
Whisky Focus for more Whisky News
|
Top
Of Page |
|
|
Online Whisky Shops |
|
|
|
New Whiskies |
| Check out the latest
new whisky releases. |
 |
| Worldwide delivery
available.
More Info |
|
