Balblair 1986
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
8 Elegant and sophisticated.
Balblair 10 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 Approachable and well structured, with delicious flavours.
Balblair 16 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
8 Much more life and structure.
Balblair 16 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 An attractive character. Too much sweetness on the palate though.
Balblair 1969 Vintage
Single Malt - Scotland - 45.00%
8 For a whisky that is very light when young, this matures surprisingly well and for long periods
Balblair 1975
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
7 The Balblair bandwagon continues.
Balblair 1975 Vintage 2nd Release 37 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00%
8 A beautiful example of a well-matured Bourbon cask whisky. Still lively and
dashing. The perfect “herbal tea”.
Balblair 1979 Vintage
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
8 Needs time to grow in the glass. A dream.
Balblair 1989 Vintage
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
7 Seems young, but very attractive.
Balblair 2000
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00%
7 A very subtle, and discreet Balblair but another addition to what has become
a compelling range.
Balblair 33 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 54.40%
8 A whisky that starts life with some restraint has certainly developed over the years.
Balblair 38 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 44.00%
9 A pure beauty. Absolutely beaming on nose and palate. The best a sherry cask can offer.
Balblair 38 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 44.00%
9 An enticing expression of old age. Forever young! With elegance and style.
Balblair Elements
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 Gentle, but complex as the flavours open.
Dewar Rattray Balblair 1990
Single Malt - Scotland - 62.90%
7 The strength is a bit aggressive. And oak is not well-integrated. Tastes like a too young fellow.
Dewar Rattray Balblair 1990
Single Malt - Scotland - 61.80%
8 A rich multi layered whisky which, surprisingly, I enjoyed better without water. The latter enhances a bitter tone.
Dewar Rattray Balblair 1990 15 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 62.90%
7 The nose is more attractive than the palate, rather restrained.
Gordon & MacPhail Balblair 1966
Single Malt - Scotland - 40.00%
7 The nose is rich and harmonious. The palate not so lavish, somewhat dulled by wood dominating. It would have shown better at a higher strength.
Private Collection Balblair 1973
Single Malt - Scotland - 45.00%
8 Elegant and uncomplicated. Refreshing and appetising. Hides its 50% ABV very well.
Single Malts of Scotland Balblair 40 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 42.80%
8 Old and complex but keeping fit. A rich character, to be enjoyed right now.
The Wee Dram Balblair 12 Years Old
- Scotland - 46.00%
7 Another great Balblair.
The Whisky Exchange Balblair 40 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 47.20%
8 Yet another superb Balblair which chimes perfectly with the official bottlings.
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