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Balblair 2001 Vintage
The first release of Balblair 2001 is sparkling golden in appearance.
This full bodied malt displays unmistakable Balblair characteristics: floral notes and aromas of fresh fruits such as oranges, apples and lemons. The American oak, ex bourbon casks, used in maturation impart distinctive toffee and vanilla notes.
On the palate it is sweet and spicy; fresh fruits dominate and combine with toffee to create a balanced flavour and a long lasting finish.
Buy a case (6 bottles) or more of Balblair 2001 Vintage and receive a 5% discount on purchase price. Discount calculated in prices displayed below.
Appearance
Sparkling gold
Aroma
Floral, fragrant, lemons, oranges, sweet, honey, vanilla, green apples, leather, toffee, full bodied
Palate
sweet, spicy, vanilla, toffee, full bodied, lemons, oranges, floral, fragrant, green apples, vanilla,toffee
Finish
sweet, spicy, toffee, long lasting, full bodied
70cl 43%vol
Balblair 1989 Vintage
Mid-amber in appearance with honey-gold highlights, this Balblair 1989 Vintage is a full-bodied malt with rich aromas of raisin, green apple and hints of banana and lemon. The American oak barrels, used in the distillate's maturation, lend a memorable warm toffee, vanilla fragrance.
Buy a case (6 bottles) or more of Balblair 1989 Vintage and receive a 5% discount on purchase price. Discount calculated in prices displayed below.
Appearance
Mid-amber with honey-gold highlights.
Aroma
Full-bodied with raisin, green apple and hints of banana and lemon.
Palate
Raisins and fruits with a rich spiciness.
Finish
Long, complex and ultimately smooth.
70cl 43%vol
Balblair 1978 Vintage
A superbly balanced malt with warm aromas of honey, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla that come from the long years of maturation in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. Cloves, bananas and pears can also be detected in the aroma adding to the complexity of this exceptional Vintage.
This Vintage achieved a score of 94 in Jim Murray’s 2011 Whisky Bible and therefore was awarded “Liquid Gold” status
Buy a case (6 bottles) or more of Balblair 1978 Vintage and receive a 5%
discount on purchase price. Purchase 2 cases (12 bottles) and receive a
10% discount. Discounts calculated in prices displayed below.
Appearance
Amber with radiant golden highlights.
Aroma
Honey, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla.
Palate
Sweet, honey and toffee flavours combine with chocolate, lemons and oranges.
Finish
Full bodied and long lasting.
70cl 46%vol
Balblair 1965 Vintage
Balblair 1965 is bright golden in appearance. A superbly well-balanced malt, slightly smoky, with aromas of honey, raisins, pears and lemons. On the palate it is sweet, creamy and spicy with traces of honey and a slight smokiness, leading to a long-lasting finish.
This Balblair Vintage bottling has not been chill-filtered or coloured. Whisky in this natural state may develop a light haze when water is added or if kept at a low temperature. This haze is a natural characteristic of fine malt whiskies.
Appearance
Bright golden
Aroma
Well-balanced, slightly smoky, with aromas of honey, raisins, pears and lemons
Palate
Sweet, creamy and spicy with traces of honey and a slight smokiness
Finish
Long lasting
70cl 46%vol