Balblair Distillery launches a new Vintage (Balblair does not use age statements but so-salled vintages like wine companies). The 2005 Vintage will replace the former entry level 2003. The whisky matured in ex-bourbon barrels made from American oak (quercus alba).
The new Vintage is characterized by notes of oaky vanilla, leather and oranges with a hint of fragrant cut flowers and smoke.
Balblair Vintage 2005 is the youngest in the range which includes Vintage 1999, 1990 and the stunning 1983.
Colour:Light sparkling gold in colour.
Nose: Full bodied with the classic aromas of fresh green apples, ground spices and honey. The American oak ex-bourbon barrels used in maturation impart notes of oaky vanilla, leather and oranges with a hint of fragrant cut flowers and smoke
Taste: Balblair’s signature style of citrus orchards is followed by intense sweetness of toffee and vanilla.
Finish: Rounded off by a deliciously spicy, long finish. The superb dram is bright and full of character, a ray of sunshine in a bottle.
Price: £41.70 (The Whisky Exchange)
Source and pictures: Balblair
The new Vintage is characterized by notes of oaky vanilla, leather and oranges with a hint of fragrant cut flowers and smoke.
Balblair Vintage 2005 is the youngest in the range which includes Vintage 1999, 1990 and the stunning 1983.
Identity Card
- Balblair 05
- Balblair Distillery, Edderton (Highlands)
- 9 - 10 year old single malt - Vintage 2005
- 46% ABV
- Distilled 2005 - bottled 2015
Official tasting notes from Balblair
Colour:Light sparkling gold in colour.
Nose: Full bodied with the classic aromas of fresh green apples, ground spices and honey. The American oak ex-bourbon barrels used in maturation impart notes of oaky vanilla, leather and oranges with a hint of fragrant cut flowers and smoke
Taste: Balblair’s signature style of citrus orchards is followed by intense sweetness of toffee and vanilla.
Finish: Rounded off by a deliciously spicy, long finish. The superb dram is bright and full of character, a ray of sunshine in a bottle.
Price: £41.70 (The Whisky Exchange)
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| The same stunning design as always. Picture: The Whisky Exchange |
Source and pictures: Balblair
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