Balblair 1999

Balblair 12 Year

$97.99

Part of the new Balblair range, which is moving away from the vintage concept and towards age statements. Bottled at 46%, the whisky was matured in American oak ex-bourbon & "double-fired American oak casks".

Balblair 15 Year

$129.99

Part of the new Balblair core range, which has dropped the vintage concept in favour of age statements. Bottled at 46% after maturing in ex-Bourbon and 1st fill Spanish Sherry Butts.

Producer Description: "Tropical and mature, with the texture of melted chocolate and one of the finest finishes a single malt can bring, this stunning whisky calls for quiet admiration. Round and velvety, yet developed and fresh. Smoothed over by time, but with a beating heart."

Balblair 18 Year

$189.99

This bottle was featured in mini form on Day 20 of our 2020 KWM Whisky Calendar.

50ml Mini bottles can be found here.

Part of the new core range from Balblair Distillery, which focuses on age statement rather than vintages. Bottled at 46% after maturing in ex-Bourbon and finishing in First Fill ex-Sherry Seasoned Spanish Oak Butts. Bottled at 46%, unchillfiltred with no colouring added.

Evan’s Tasting Note

Nose: Apple turnover, honey glazed donuts, pears, Mounds bars, fresh coffee beans, and Ovaltine.

Palate: Cinnamon cake doughnuts, raisin and nut shortbread cookies, apples and pears, more honey, lemon-ginger tea, and Werther’s Originals.

Finish: A touch of spice plus soft apples, honey and toffee and a touch of shortbread.

Comment: This is a very well put together 18 Year Single Malt Scotch. Many will miss the vintage releases of Balblair, but having a bottle like this to come back to time and time again might just be worth the tradeoff.

Producer Tasting Note

Aroma: Rich toffee and baked pears shine bright against an elegant backdrop of new leather.

Palate: A masterful balance of juicy apricots, seasoned oak and vanilla custard.

Finish: Long and warming with chords of fresh spices and raisins.