Mythical Beasts Glen Moray 28 Year Old Whisky

Key Facts About This Whisky

Range: Mythical Beasts

Release: Nyami Nyami

Distillery: Glen Moray

Age: 28 Years Old

Region: Speyside

Cask Type: Two bourbon casks

Cask Ref: 2501 and 2503

Alcohol by Volume: 48.0%

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration

Limited Edition: 268 bottles

Bottle Size: 700ml

Tasting Notes

Without water

Appearance: A delicate straw colour.

Nose: Pear and pear drops lead the aroma, with fresh green apples following, bringing an alluring sweet sharpness to the nose.

Palate: Delicious pear notes give way to vanilla and warm spices - cinnamon and nutmeg.

Finish: The spicy warmth yields to a full fruity finish with a candied pineapple presence.

With water

Appearance: A pale straw colour.

Nose: Fresh green apples lead, followed by caramelised pineapple and honey.

Palate: Sweet vanilla intensified with hints of dark honey and a gently toasted oak profile

Finish: Hints of warm spices - black pepper and cinnamon.

Tasting notes by Lisa McWilliam, Spirits Writer, Great Taste Judge and Drinks Consultant.

About Nyami Nyami

The bright waters of the River Spey wind their way through the heart of Speyside, flowing past quiet glens and fertile valleys, yet beneath their surface lie stories far older than the land itself. In ancient legend these depths are ruled by Nyami Nyami, the great river spirit, a serpent-like guardian whose presence brings both blessing and fear. To those who live by the water he is a provider of fortune and protection, watching over the river and those who depend upon it, yet his power is never far from the surface.

It is said that Nyami Nyami still searches the endless waterways for his lost companion, and that his restless sorrow can stir the river into fury. When the great spirit moves, the waters rise and the earth itself seems to shudder, a reminder of the strength hidden beneath the calm. Full of character, depth, and quiet intensity, this whisky captures something of that ancient force, smooth and flowing at first, yet carrying a lasting power that reveals itself with time.