Fruitiness and Especially Apples Rule this new Single Malt Whisky

Monday, 15 December 2025 at 07:01

The story of the forbidden fruit once took a surprising turn thanks to a bold experiment from Glen Moray. A whisky that was once banned is now making a comeback in a new guise. This is Glen Moray’s Forbidden Fruit.

FAQ

Where is Glen Moray Distillery located?
In Elgin, Scotland, on the banks of the River Lossie.
What kind of whisky does Glen Moray make?
Approachable single malt whiskies at friendly prices.
Who owns Glen Moray Distillery?
La Martiniquaise.

From a rejected whisky project to Forbidden Fruit

In 2018, Scotland’s Glen Moray distillery released a “whisky” that had matured in apple cider casks. The bottles were rejected by the Scotch Whisky Association and had to be pulled from shelves almost immediately. Under the rules, whisky is not allowed to mature in apple cider casks.

The distillery didn’t give up on the apple-cider idea and kept experimenting. In time, they found a loophole that captured an apple note while staying within the rules: Calvados casks.

What is Glen Moray Forbidden Fruit whisky?

The new Glen Moray Forbidden Fruit is a bona fide single malt whisky. It spent three years finishing in these casks, after the spirit destined for the single malt had matured for five years in bourbon barrels.

The result is a Speyside whisky fully approved by the SWA, with a distinctive fruity character and orchard fruit at its core.

What are the tasting notes for Glen Moray Forbidden Fruit?

This pale gold whisky comes with detailed tasting notes from the distillery. Here’s the flavor profile at a glance:

Nose: Clear aromas of baked red apple, apple compote, and sweet pastries. Soft vanilla, honey, and a touch of citrus freshness, with subtle spice in the background.

Palate: Sweet and rounded, with ripe apple at the center. Notes of vanilla, honey, and light caramel sugars from the bourbon cask, lifted by the fresh, fruity influence of the Calvados cask and gentle spices for balance.

Finish: Medium length, soft and warming, with apple and honey, a hint of spice, and a clean, refreshing close.

The whisky is bottled at 40% alcohol by volume (ABV).

Where can you buy Glen Moray Forbidden Fruit?

The new single malt is set to hit shelves soon, though the exact date hasn’t been announced. It’s expected to retail for under 50 euros. For more information, visit Glen Moray’s website.