Balblair Single Malt Scotch Whisky

VIintage Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Every year the Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, selects the finest examples of Balblair from the maturing whiskies which he believes best exemplify Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: rich spices; fruits and a pleasant leathery note. Of the thousands of barrels sampled each year, only a limited number are bottled as Balblair Vintage Single Malt capturing the very essence of Balblair.

Balblair 1997 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Tasting Notes:

Alc/Vol. 43%

Nose This full-bodied malt is fused with the aromas of pineapple, apricot and lemon to create a long-lasting sweet finish. On the nose, the American oak barrels used in the distillate’s maturation, produce an inviting, spicy fragrance.

Colour Balblair 1997 is subtly amber in appearance with rose-golden highlights.

Taste Hints of oak, spice and raisin combine with the sweetness of vanilla to create a long-lingering, creamy smooth finish on the palate.

Balblair 1989 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Tasting Notes:

Alc/Vol. 43%

Nose A full-bodied malt with aromas of raisin, green apple and hints of banana and lemon. The American oak barrels, used in the distillate’s maturation, lend a warm toffee, vanilla fragrance.

Colour Balblair 1989 is mid-amber in appearance with honey-gold highlights.

Taste On the palate there are raisins and fruits with a rich spiciness leading to a long, complex and ultimately smooth finish.

Balblair 1979 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Tasting Notes:

Alc/Vol. 46%

Nose A superbly balanced malt with warm aromas of honey, toffee and vanilla that come from the long years of maturation in American oak barrels. Cloves, oranges, bananas and pears can also be detected in the aroma adding to the complexity of this exceptional Vintage.

Colour Balblair 1979 is amber in appearance with radiant golden honey highlights.

Taste Sweet, honey vanilla flavours combine with cloves and spices leading to a rich, full-bodied, long-lasting, finish.

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