Balblair 1969 (1st Release) Bottled 2012 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

alc./vol:
41.4%

Proof:
82.8°

Vintage:
1969

Aged:
43 years

Category: Highland single malt whisky

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

Distilled on 7th February 1969 and aged 43 years in American oak ex-bourbon hogshead casks, this is one of the oldest Balblair vintages to date. The 999 bottles released in November 2012 where, as is always the case with Balblair, non-chill filtered, naturally coloured and bottled at cask strength. Read more

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 03/01/2013

Appearance

Clear, mid golden amber.

Aroma

Pungent candied fruit, pear drops and stewed apples with vanilla oak.

Taste

While honeyed, this not the fruit-laden sweetie the nose might suggest. Green apple, pear and vanilla are and balanced by light smoky peat, citrus and dry nutty oak.

Aftertaste

Pleasingly smoky finish with chargrilled pear and vanilla.

Further product information

Closure: Natural cork stopper

More about Balblair 1969 (1st Release) Bottled 2012

Scotch Whisky Regions

Single Malt Scotch whiskies are grouped by region, each embracing certain characteristics. These are: Highlands (inc. & Speyside), Lowlands, Islands, Islay

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Produced by Balblair Distillery

Founded in 1790 by John Ross, Balblair is the second oldest working distillery in Scotland. It lies in the Northern Highlands on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in the village...

Owned by International Beverage Holdings

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UK distribution by Inver House Distillers Ltd

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