Glen Moray 16 Year Old – Black Watch Highland Regiments
70cl / 40%
£129.00
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: Scotland
- Chilfiltered: Yes
- Coloring: Yes
Tasting Notes
Light oak and toasted cereal with subtle dried fruits and a whisper of vanilla.
Smooth and gentle with notes of honeyed malt, apple pie, and soft spice.
Medium and mellow with lingering sweet oak and nutty warmth.
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A commemorative 16-year-old Speyside single malt from Glen Moray, dressed to honour the Black Watch Highland Regiments, aimed at collectors and gift buyers.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Distillery / Bottler / Country & Region | Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin, Speyside, Scotland |
| Category | Single malt Scotch whisky (commemorative/collectors’ presentation) |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | 16 Years Old / 2000s-era commemorative bottling (exact year not stated by the producer) |
| ABV & Size(s) | 40% ABV (most likely for this type of release) / 70cl |
| Cask / Treatment | Likely ex-bourbon-led Speyside maturation, in line with core Glen Moray style; exact cask mix not stated by the producer |
| Natural Colour | Not stated by the producer |
| Non-Chill-Filtered | Not stated by the producer |
| Cask Strength | No |
| Bottle count / Outturn | Not stated by the producer (small commemorative run implied) |
| Intended channel | Gift/collectors, military/regimental interest, specialist whisky retail |
| Packaging | Regiment-themed label or outer carton referencing the Black Watch; standard Glen Moray bottle |
| Notes on discrepancies | Needs to be distinguished from standard Glen Moray 16 and from other military/regimental bottlings; list full name when selling |
Historical Context
Glen Moray has occasionally issued special-packaged versions of its age-stated malts for clubs, societies and regiments. These are typically regular Glen Moray spirit dressed in a specific label, rather than a separate cask formula. A Black Watch Highland Regiments edition would have been intended for presentation, mess use or gift sales rather than mass retail, which explains the relatively low visibility of the bottle compared with the standard 16. Because Glen Moray in this period focused on approachable, bourbon-influenced Speyside spirit, it is reasonable to assume the liquid is aligned with that house style, with the difference carried by the branding.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
Documented/expected variants
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16 Years Old, 40%, 70cl, Black Watch Highland Regiments label.
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16 Years Old, 40%, 70cl, standard Glen Moray carton (liquid likely identical, label different).
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Possible no-box/mess-issue bottles.
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 70cl | UK/specialist, commemorative | Black Watch / regimental label | Highest (collectibility) |
| 40% | 70cl | UK retail | Standard 16yo label | For drinkers, not collectors |
Packaging & authenticity checklist
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Check that “Glen Moray” and “16 Years Old” both appear.
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Regimental/Black Watch wording or imagery should be present on the front or carton.
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40% and 70cl should be printed clearly.
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Because this is a commemorative pack, carton condition matters for value.
Regulatory/terminology notes
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16 Years Old is a legal age statement.
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No claim of NCF or natural colour, so none should be added.
Liquid Profile (aligned to Glen Moray 16 style)
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Nose: Honey, vanilla, soft orchard fruits, gentle oak.
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Palate: Rounded, easy-drinking, toffee, barley, light spice.
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Finish: Medium, clean, lightly woody.
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With water: Softens quickly, so only a splash.
Sourcing
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Prefer: boxed, regiment label intact, 70cl/40%.
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Avoid: scuffed or partially peeled regiment badge, no age statement, carton missing when selling to collectors.
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Margin: bought near 35–40 GBP, it can be retailed at 55–70 GBP to the right buyer.
