Balblair
12 Years Old
- 46
- 12 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Highlands
John Ross established Balblair Distillery in 1790 on the estate of the Rosses of Balnagown, located in Edderton, Ross-shire. In 1824, his son Andrew joined him, and the family continually operated the distillery until 1894. The company changed hands several times over the years, and owned today by Inver House Distillers, who acquired Balblair in 1996. The Balblair collection is intriguingly complex and satisfying. They have captured the intense esters...
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John Ross established Balblair Distillery in 1790 on the estate of the Rosses of Balnagown, located in Edderton, Ross-shire. In 1824, his son Andrew joined him, and the family continually operated the distillery until 1894. The company changed hands several times over the years, and owned today by Inver House Distillers, who acquired Balblair in 1996.
The Balblair collection is intriguingly complex and satisfying. They have captured the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give the whisky the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Matured in American Oak ex-Bourbon and double-fired American Oak casks, bringing elegant complexity and warmth. In the fine balance of fruit, spice and sweetness, this bottling encapsulates the gentle charisma of the Highlands. Elegant and approachable, this is the defining expression of Balblair Distillery, one to which all others refer.
Tasting Notes
Colour - Polished gold
Aroma - Elegant bright lemon peel, layered with creamy vanilla and crisp green apples.
Palate - Ground spices and dried orange slices, enveloped in intense set honey sweetness.
Finish - Creamy and leathery with notes of sweet vanilla.
The Balblair collection is intriguingly complex and satisfying. They have captured the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give the whisky the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics.
Matured in American Oak ex-Bourbon and double-fired American Oak casks, bringing elegant complexity and warmth. In the fine balance of fruit, spice and sweetness, this bottling encapsulates the gentle charisma of the Highlands. Elegant and approachable, this is the defining expression of Balblair Distillery, one to which all others refer.
Tasting Notes
Colour - Polished gold
Aroma - Elegant bright lemon peel, layered with creamy vanilla and crisp green apples.
Palate - Ground spices and dried orange slices, enveloped in intense set honey sweetness.
Finish - Creamy and leathery with notes of sweet vanilla.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig