Balblair 1969

Balblair Crozes-Hermitage Wood Finish - 20 Year Old (G&M)

Nose: Powerful stuff. Fantastic. A delicious fruit punch of blood oranges, apples and raisins. A subtle hint of that red wine is also there. Palate: Spicy with red fruit, plums and a little vanilla. Finish: Spicy and long. Hints of coffee and dark treacle. Balance: Spicy, fruity, sweet and fairly full-on right through. If you're familiar with red...

Score 92/100

Balblair Rare Auld Balblair 1991 19 Year Old

This is a single cask (#1614), cask strength Balblair distilled in 1991 and bottled in 2011 (bottle 149 of 207). It's also very good. Nose: creamy lime, vanilla, honey, ripe fruit. The nose is pungently citric thanks to the high ABV. Palate: creamy mouth feel. Sweet honey, then citrus-lime. There is a sweet and sour grapple of citrus and honey,...

Score 90/100

Balblair 1995 Vintage (Swedish release)

Balblair Distillery was founded in 1790 and is one of the oldest active distilleries in Scotland. They have a number of vintage releases from 1965 and this release is from 1995. Balblair 1995 is a single malt whisky with aromas from ananas, pears, green apples, coconut, fudge and vanilla. There is also some light hints of herbs and citrus. The...

Score 73/100

Balblair 15 Year Old 1995 Gordon & Macphail Exclusive

This Balblair was also bottled by Gordon & Macphail, exclusively for the Whiskyshop Dufftown. Only 266 bottles were available. A nice sweet nose with all kinds of dark fruits, both juicy and dried. Then loads of nuts: cashew and hazel at the front. Some baked banana and strawberry jam. Mint for freshness. Water gives it some more earthy notes...

Score 88/100