Morris Muscat Barrel

Review

The noticeable influence of the muscat barrels gives this whisky a depth of rich sweet fruit that is somewhat unique. After primary maturation in French and American oak ex-wine casks, it's finished in barrels that have held Morris' own fortified muscat, and you can really taste it. The nose opens with figs, dates and hints of dark chocolate, while the palate balances malt with dried fruit and hints of spice. The finish brings deep woody notes, peppery vanilla and molasses with a lovely creamy mouth feel. The sweetness is balanced with the wood and malt, resulting in a very satisfying dram that had us going back for more. The 46% ABV is a nice touch that helps drive home the flavours, and gives it a bit more punch than its Signature sibling. That, along with the muscat influence, is why we rated it just that little bit higher. It's picked up plenty of awards too, including Gold and Category Winner at the World Whiskies Awards in 2026 and back-to-back Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023 and 2024. Overall we found the muscat influence lifted this up to be an excellent drop.