Dram of The Day: Balblair 2002 Scotch Whisky

This initial release of The Balblair 2002 is a rich sparkling gold colour.

The nose carries the signature Balblair aromas that are  floral and fragrant combined with zesty fruits such as oranges and lemons in the background. The American oak, ex-bourbon barrels used in maturation can be detected which  impart toffee and vanilla notes.

On the palate the mouthfeel  is full bodied with a sweet and spicy character, as with the nose hints of oranges, lemons, green apples, toffee and vanilla come through. 

The finish is satisfyingly long as the floral and fruit notes develop and combine with the initial spice and sweetness from the American oak casks


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Balblair 2000 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Founded in 1790 Balblair is the second oldest working distillery in Scotland. It is situated on the Dornoch firth, one of the most stunning scenic areas of Scotland. The area is known as the 'parish of the peats' whilst the name Balblair means battlefield or town of the plain. .

Balblair 2000 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Colour: Bright gold.

Nose : Pears, pineapple and green apples; hints of honey and vanilla.

Palate: Sweet, honey, floral notes combined with hints of coconut and rich spices.

Finish: Smooth, long lasting and warming.

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Balblair 1989 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 1989 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Tasting Notes: Alc/Vol. 43%

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

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.

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

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Balblair 10 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40%

Older Discontinued Bottling

Tasting Notes:

Nose Sweet fruits, vanilla and toffee notes with a hint of dried fruit and oak.

Colour Golden amber with a pink hue.

Taste Light to medium bodied, creamy and smooth, sweet fading to a smoky finish

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Balblair Elements Single Malt Scotch Whisky Alc/Vol. 40%

Founded in 1790 Balblair is the second oldest working distillery in Scotland. It is situated on the Dornoch firth, one of the most stunning scenic areas of Scotland. The area is known as the 'parish of the peats' whilst the name Balblair means battlefield or town of the plain. .

Balblair Elements Single Malt Scotch Whisky Alc/Vol. 40%  Tasting Notes:

Nose Light, fresh with a hint of autumn mist.

Colour Pale straw resembling Chardonnay.

Taste Sweet to start with an appetising citrus tinge and a slightly peaty note as it slides over the back of the tongue.

A now discontinued in the UK bottling by Inver House Distillers.

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Balblair Single Malt Whisky 1997, 43% 70cl

Founded in 1790 by John Ross
Location Highlands Northern Region
Water source The Allt Dearg
Balblair Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting notes:-
Balblair 1997 is subtly amber in appearance with rose-golden highlights.

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.


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

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Balblair 16 year old Highland Single malt Whisky

Balblair 16 year old's smooth, delicate and refreshing taste attracted much interest and was awarded an esteemed Gold Medal at the prestigious 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Known as a 'spirit of the air', Balblair Distillery's location in Edderton is key to the whisky's flavour as the area is considered to have the purest air in Scotland.

Swept across the vast expanse of the North Sea and along the Dornoch Firth by winds born in the Arctic, it is this air that gives Balblair a sharp, clean edge.

Highland region, northern district.

Tasting Note

Colour: Mid amber with gold highlights.

Nose: Light, fresh spiciness with a slight nutty fragrance.

Palate: Medium to full bodied, sweet and lightly fruity with a slight toffee character.

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Balblair 38 year old 1966 44% Limited Edition Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Matured in second fill Spanish Oak Sherry casks.

Balblair 38 year old single Malt Scotch Whisky is truly a collectable treasure.

This whisky possesses a remarkable character, imbued with a warm opulent note accompanying the spicy fruity character, which epitomises this limited edition.

After 38 long years the coveted contents of the Spanish Oak Sherry Casks are vatted together giving a natural strength of 44% alcoholic volume to this exceptional Balblair Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

The whisky is non chill-filtered delivering it in its most natural form and at the grand age of 38 years, delivery a truly remarkable single malt whisky.

Highland Region Northern District

Distilled 1966 Bottled September 2004

Non Chill Filtered

Numbered Bottle From Spanish OakRound Wood Casket Gold etch image of distillery below the Label.

Tasting Notes

Appearance ~ Rich, deep golden brown enriched with amber bronze highlights.

Nose ~ Sweet and slightly spicy with hints of sherry and Christmas cake.

Palate ~ Full bodied with spicy overtones, followed by a hint of raisin and Christmas cake.

Balblair 38 year old Limited edition

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