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Balblair 12 Year Old
$56.00 Availability: In StockA bright, fresh and crisp approach to Highland whisky. Ever since my first sip of Balblair, the 12-year-old summarises it better than any other expression. Apples, pears and elderflower in a bottle. So welcoming and natural in everything it does. -
Balblair 15 Year Old
$80.00 Availability: In StockMatured in American oak bourbon casks, and finished in first fill Spanish oak butts, this 15-year-old Balblair is a part of their stunning core range. Bottled at 46%, free from chill filtration and at natural colour.
Expect notes of leatherwood honey and gingerbread on the nose, with hints of juicy prunes and fresh lemon peel. The palate bursts with dark chocolate, tropical fruits and mixed spice flavours, leading to a long and mellow finish of creamy vanilla and citrus.
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Balblair 18 Year Old
$125.00 Availability: In StockThis 18-year-old single malt was distilled at Balblair in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Matured in American oak bourbon casks, with a finish in first-fill Spanish oak butts, the late-night expression is rich and autumnal, striking a perfect balance with the bright and fruity character of the distillery. Bottled at 46% abv, free from chill filtration and at natural colour.
Expect aromas of sweet poached pears drizzled in caramel, and a touch of leather. The palate boasts elegant flavours of juicy apricots, seasoned oak and vanilla custard, leading to a long and warming finish of mixed spcies and raisin.
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Balblair 1975
$260.00 Availability: In StockEstablished in 1790, Balblair is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and the oldest working distillery in the Highlands. Situated in the ancient village of Edderton in the shadow of the Struie Hill, it would be hard to find a distillery in more scenic and unspoilt surroundings than Balblair. The whiskies are uniquely Vintage, named after the year they were made, not with an age statement. Each Vintage represents an exact moment in time. It is the ability to judge that precise point in time that makes Balblair so special. The 1975 2nd Release is wholly matured in second fill American oak, ex-sherry casks and non chill-filtered and of natural colour. The second release of Balblair 1975 was launched in February 2012 and replaced 1978. -
Balblair 1983
$275.00 Availability: In StockNose: Warm aromas of butterscotch, toffee and vanilla with sweet citrus coming through.
Palate: Sweet and spicy with banana, fudge and caramel notes, fresh fruitiness.
Finish: Long and full bodied with luscious butterscotch.
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Balblair 1990
$125.00 Availability: In StockMatured in American oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak ex-sherry butts Balblair Vintage 1990 2nd release is truly exceptional. Recently released to replace their 1989 Vintage, this incredible dram is tipped to become ones of the most popular selections in the Balblair range. -
Balblair 1990 29 Year Old Connoisseurs Choice
$640.00 Availability: In StockFrom the world-acclaimed Connoisseurs Choice range comes this Balblair single malt whisky, independently bottled by Gordon & MacPhail. Distilled in 1990, this expression has spent three decades in a refill sherry butt before being bottled in February 2020 at 58.4% abv without chill filtration or added colouring. Highliy limited, just 469 bottles have been produced.
Soft spices, plums and orange peel can be traced on the nose, with ripe green apples, oak notes and fruit cake developing on the palate. The finish is medium to long with flavours of aniseed and ginger.
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Balblair 1991
$140.00 Availability: In StockThis Highland single malt from Balblair was distilled in 1991 and matured for 24 years in American ex-bourbon oak casks and finished for two years in first-fill Spanish oak butts. This 3rd release of the 1991 vintage was bottled in 2017 at a strength of 46% abv, free from chill filtration and colouring.The nose is complex with rich citrus and vanilla, toffee, chocolate, honey and winter spices with a touch of apricot and liquorice. The palate is classic Balblair: citrus fruits, rich creamy chocolate, layers of stewed apples and pears atop Christmas pudding and hot vanilla sauce. The finish brings lively orange notes with toasted coconut and rich caramel. -
Balblair 1997
$72.00 Availability: In StockEstablished in 1790, Balblair is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and the oldest working distillery in the Highlands. Situated in the ancient village of Edderton in the shadow of the Struie Hill, it would be hard to find a distillery in more scenic and unspoilt surroundings than Balblair. The whiskies are uniquely Vintage, named after the year they were made, not with an age statement. Each Vintage represents an exact moment in time. It’s the ability to judge that precise point in time that makes Balblair so special. The 1997 2nd Release is an exceptionally well balanced dram that has been maturing in first fill American oak, ex bourbon barrels since 1997. The 2nd release of 1997 is on track to secure just as many recognitions and awards as the first release. Non chill-filtered and of natural colour. -
Balblair 1999
$80.00 Availability: In StockThis 1999 Vintage Balblair is full-bodied single highland malt whisky and displays the core Balblair characteristics. The Spanish oak, ex-sherry butts used in maturation give a rich, warm spice.
Burnished gold in colour. A first aroma of fine brown bread and butter, with light vanilla and ground almonds gradually emerging. A sweet then spicy and lightly salty taste at full strength. Water raises faint maritime notes and a light oiliness; the taste now softer, sweeter and lightly perfumed.
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Balblair 2000
$83.00 Availability: In StockThe second release of the 2000 vintage from Balblair, this Highland single malt was distilled at the turn of the millennium and matured for 12 and a half years in American ex-bourbon oak before being finished in first-fill Spanish oak butts for four years. Bottled in 2017 at a strength of 46% abv, free from chill filtration and artificial colouring.The nose is rich in seasoned oak, baked apples, fruitcake and vanilla with some ripe tropical fruits. The palate boasts ground spices and old hardwood, building to pineapple, orange peel and honey, before an emerging sweetness heralds the finish with creamy notes of dark chocolate. -
Balblair 2003
$56.00 Availability: In StockEstablished in 1790, Balblair is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and the oldest working distillery in the Highlands. Situated in the ancient village of Edderton in the shadow of the Struie Hill, it would be hard to find a distillery in more scenic and unspoilt surroundings than Balblair. The whiskies are uniquely Vintage, named after the year they were made, not with an age statement. Each Vintage represents an exact moment in time. It’s the ability to judge that precise point in time that makes Balblair so special. The 2003 1st Release is wholly matured in second fill American oak, ex-bourbon casks, non chill-filtered and of natural colour. An entry level offering for Balblair and has all the attributes required. -
Balblair 2005
$58.00 Availability: In StockBottled in December 2015, this 2005 vintage from the Balblair distillery in Edderton was matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. Light sparkling gold in appearance, this Highland Single Malt is presented at natural colour, non chill-filtered at a strength of 46% abv.The nose is full with the classic Balblair aromas of green apples, ground spices and honey, notes of oaky vanilla, leather and oranges being imparted by the American oak ex-bourbon barrels. The palate offers citrus orchards followed by intensely sweet toffee and vanilla, while the finish is long and spicy. -
Balblair 2006 #73
$155.00 Availability: In StockOld amber in hue – Amontillado sherry – with good beading. A mild nosefeel at natural strength, with top notes of clotted cream, on a faint base of strawberry jam (with a suggestion of scone? i.e. cream tea!); beneath all this is warm brown paper. The taste is a nice balance of light sweetness and faint saltiness, with a medium-length, warming finish. -
Balblair 2006 #78
$199.00 Availability: In StockThis spectacular single cask from 2006 is a first-fill, sherry seasoned, Spanish oak butt from Balblair, bottled exclusively for members of The W Club. This expression was distilled in 2006 and matured for 15 years before bottling in 2021 at an eye-watering cask strength 55.8% abv. This expression is pretty special for a couple of reasons; it’s the first Spanish oak matured whisky released from Balblair since its rebrand – and will be the only sherry cask they release in 2021. Cask #78 has produced just 378 bottles.
The nose is sweet and tropical with notes of pineapple and pear, balanced with spicy oak and rich vanilla. Aromatic spices fill the palate pleasantly, with flavours of dark chocolate and caramelised sugar following in the taste. The finish is long and spiced with hints of candied fruit peel and creamy vanilla.
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Balblair 21 Year Old
$299.00 Availability: In StockThe newest of Balblair’s core selection, the 21 Year Old began its journey maturing within American Oak ex-bourbon and double fired American oak casks for 15 years, before being moved to the finest, hand-selected, Spanish oak Oloroso wine casks. For the final six years, its distinctive character is developed, the casks imparting spiced fruity flavours and deep, rich colour. Bottled at 46% abv.
Expect aromas of pineapple and apricots intertwined with aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg, followed by toffee apples and honey. In the mouth, more intense tropical flavours are revealed, with mango and pineapple layered with warming notes of cloves and ginger before a long and lingering finish of dark chocolate.
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Balblair 25 Year Old
$495.00 Availability: In StockThis 25-year-old Highland single malt is distilled at the Balblair distillery in Edderton. Matured for at least a quarter of a century before bottling, aged in a combination of American oak bourbon casks and in Spanish oak casks. Bottled at 46% abv.
The nose is indulgent and fruity with apricot and liquorice atop polished oak and a hint of saddle wax. The palate brings rich chocolate praline with faint tobacco leaf and an oily texture, before smooth chocolate and blood orange in the warming finish.
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Decadent Drams Balblair 2008 17 Year Old
$175.00 Availability: In StockMade in the old style that true Balblair fans will recognise, this 17 year old release from Decadent Drams was matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel from 2008 before at 56.2% abv.
You can expect a dram that’s packed with honeyed fruit, vanilla cream soda, gorse, and lemon curd, with a faint coastal lift. Rich and naturally sweet, it glides into a long, floral finish of fruit tea and coconut.
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Digital Drams: Balblair Highland Single Malt
$25.00 Availability: In StockOur next episode of Digital Drams takes us to Balblair with Brand Ambassador Stuart Baxter and will feature the exciting new Balblair 21 Year Old. The event will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday, 16th November.
Balblair is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries. Their tried and tested method of whisky production has allowed them to create some of the finest single malt whiskies for over 200 years. They like to take things particularly slowly with a 62-hour long fermentation process and a four and a half hour long distillation process.
Each pack will contain 4 x 3cl samples of:
Additionally, following the event, you will receive a 15% discount on all the whiskies sampled. This discount is valid for two weeks from the date of the event.
Price includes free standard UK delivery!
This event is hosted on Zoom. You’ll receive a link to the event in your tasting pack and by email prior to the event. If you join before the event is due to start you’ll enter the waiting room until being admitted to the tasting with all other participants.
Can’t attend on the night? Don’t worry! Our events are recorded and the video made publicly available the day after the tasting. The recording can then be accessed via the link in the pack, so you can purchase and enjoy in your own time or give as a gift to be enjoyed any time!
Duration: 60-90 minutes (approximately).
