Glen Moray Highland Regiments 16 White Wine Barrels
70cl / 43%
£139.00
- Cask type: Oak
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: Speyside
- Chilfiltered: Yes
- Coloring: Yes
Tasting Notes
Apple, Black Tea and Grass
Woody, Apple and Toffee
Long Finish, Pepper, Grass and Peat
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A 16-year-old Glen Moray dressed in Highland Regiments livery, finished or matured in white wine barrels, adding a lighter, vinous edge to the usual Speyside profile.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Distillery / Bottler / Country & Region | Glen Moray Distillery / Elgin, Speyside, Scotland |
| Category | Single malt Scotch whisky (special/finished cask presentation) |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | 16 Years Old / Year not stated by the producer |
| ABV & Size(s) | 40% ABV (most likely) / 70cl |
| Cask / Treatment | White wine barrels used for finishing or full-term maturation; exact duration 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 (likely small/regimental run) |
| Intended channel | Gift/regimental/specialist |
| Packaging | Highland Regiments-branded label/carton, cask type mentioned |
| Notes on discrepancies | Needs to be distinguished from other Glen Moray wine finishes (Chenin, Chardonnay, etc.); “White Wine Barrels” should be on the label or box for clarity |
Historical Context
Glen Moray was early to experiment with wine-matured or wine-finished Speyside malt, and it has used those casks to add fruit, brightness and extra talking points to otherwise very approachable spirit. A 16-year-old in white wine barrels under a Highland Regiments badge reads like a marriage of that cask experimentation with a commemorative label run. Because it is not part of the widely distributed core range, descriptions need to stick to what is actually on the label: age, cask type, strength and the regimental theme.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
Documented/expected variants
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16 Years Old, 40%, 70cl, Highland Regiments, “White Wine Barrels” on label.
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16 Years Old, 40%, 70cl, Highland Regiments, same age but without cask type printed (closely related, but not this one).
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 70cl | UK/specialist/gift | “Highland Regiments” + “White Wine Barrels” together | Highest (clearest story) |
| 40% | 70cl | UK/specialist | “Highland Regiments” only | Slightly lower |
Packaging & authenticity checklist
| Item | Check |
|---|---|
| Front label | Glen Moray name, 16 Years Old, Highland Regiments branding |
| Cask statement | “White Wine Barrels” or close wording |
| Closure | Screw or capsule, intact |
| Carton | Themed, gold/cream/blue depending on run |
| Condition | Because this is a talking-point bottle, box condition matters |
Regulatory/terminology notes
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16 Years Old is a legal age statement.
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White wine barrels is an acceptable cask description; no extra claims should be added.
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No statement of NCF or natural colour, so none should be implied.
Liquid Profile (aligned to Glen Moray + white wine cask)
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Nose: Honeyed malt, white grapes, lemon zest, light floral notes.
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Palate: Soft Speyside malt at the core, with a vinous, gently tart edge from the white wine wood, plus vanilla and biscuit.
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Finish: Medium, clean, with grape and oak.
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With water: Brings out more fruit and soft oak.
Pricing & Market Dynamics (GBP)
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Original RRP (GBP): Not stated by the producer.
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Likely collector/gift asking band: 55–75 GBP depending on carton and how clearly the cask is stated.
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Auction expectation: 35–55 GBP if the audience is mostly whisky, not military, collectors.
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Pricing stratification: cask stated + box = top; no box = down a tier.
Price Snapshot
| Channel | Bottle spec | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist/regimental gift | 16yo, white wine barrels, boxed | 70–75 | Strongest presentation |
| Whisky auction | 16yo, white wine barrels, no box | 35–55 | Audience-dependent |
| Private sale | 16yo, boxed | 60–70 | Realistic working range |
Sourcing
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Prefer: boxed, cask clearly printed, 70cl, 40%.
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Avoid: generic Highland Regiments bottle with no cask statement if you want to list this exact one.
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Margin: bought at auction in the 40s, sold in the 60s to 70s with good photos.
