Glen Moray Mellowed in Chardonnay

Glen Moray Mellowed in Chardonnay – is a rare bottle from the early days of Glen Moray’s experimentation with white wine casks. While later releases like the 10 Year Old Chardonnay Cask Finish are more widely known, this 1980s version offers a glimpse into the distillery’s pioneering spirit—likely one of the earliest Scotch whiskies to be mellowed in Chardonnay barrels.

Tasting Notes (Speculative Profile Based on Era & Cask Type)

Nose :-Bright orchard fruits—green apple, pear, and gooseberry. White wine character: Chardonnay grape, lemon zest, and faint oak. Hints of vanilla, marshmallow, and fresh-cut wood. Light floral lift—hawthorn and chamomile

Palate :- Crisp and slightly waxy texture. Grapey sweetness with peach, apricot, and citrus peel. Subtle spice—white pepper and nutmeg. A touch of butternut and almond cream

Finish :- Medium length, clean and slightly drying. Lingering notes of vanilla, grape skin, and toasted oak. Faint herbal edge—lavender or thyme

Contextual Highlights

Era: Bottled in the 1980s

Cask Influence: Chardonnay wine barrels

ABV: 40%

Style: Light, fruity Speyside single malt with wine cask complexity

This dram is a historical curiosity—early evidence of Glen Moray’s boldness in wine cask maturation, long before it became fashionable.