Balblair 5 Years Old – Ballantine’s bottling

10 January 2014

A early pure malt Scotch whisky from the House of Ballantine’s.

One of the first bottles from Balblair as a Single Malt.

Distilled Balblair Distillery – Bottled at Dumbarton

Balblair 1990 Vintage – 2nd Release

29 December 2013

A new release from Balblair, this time Distilled in 1990 and bottled 2013 – the 2nd Release of this vintage. The second release of Balblair 1990 is deep copper in appearance with hints of sparkling amber. Matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks and Sp…

Balblair 2003 Vintage – 1st Release

29 December 2013

A new vintage from Balblair, this time Distilled in 2003 and bottled 2013. On the nose there are the signature Balblair aromas, floral and fragrant punctuated with citrus fruits, apricots and honey. The American oak, ex-bourbon barrels used in maturati…

Balblair 10 Year Old Whisky

17 September 2013

This Balblair, from Gordon & MacPhail’s Distillery Labels range in aged for 10 Years in American Hogsheads. A smooth a delicate dram.

Colour – Pale gold.
Nose – Fresh and hay like, sweet with marshmallow notes, hints of toasted malt and some stewed pear elements.
Palate – Mouth warming – with a chilli spice, remains fresh with a defined sweetness. Hints of cirtus fruits emerge.
Body – Light
Finish – Long

Distilled at Balblair Distillery, and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail

Balblair 1975 Vintage Whisky – 2nd Release

25 May 2013

Distilled back in 1975 and bottled in 2012 – The 2nd Release.

Recently this vintage was part of a Balblair Twitter tasting, and one which we followed with great zest as we’re big Balblair fans. The 1975 Vintage Balblair seemed to come out on top from everyone involved.

From Balblair Distillery

Balblair 1965 Vintage Whisky – 52.3%

25 April 2013

A limited edition Balblair – Vintage 1965. Distilled 23rd March 1965 – 23.03.1965 and put into a single American Oak ex-sherry butt on the same day. After slowly maturing for 43 years, this rare Highland Single Malt has been bottled at natural colour, …

Balblair Vintage 1978 Whisky

7 March 2013

This release is a Distillery bottling, Distilled in 1978, (lovely fruity flavours in these older casks by Balblair) From Balblair Distillery

Balblair 1979 – Gordon & MacPhail Bottling

26 February 2013

Balblair stocks from Gordon and MacPhail tend to be lovely, and this is no exception. (try their 10 year old for an introduction).

This vintage 1979 is from rare casks stockpiled by Gordon & MacPhail, and bottled in 2010 (may vary).

Balblair Vintage 1979 – trademark of proprietors ‘Balblair Distillery Company Ltd Edderton by Tain’

Distilled in 1979, specially selected, produced, matured and bottled by and under the responsibility of Gordon & MacPhail.