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    Balblair 2005 - 1st Release 70cl Whisky

    Scotland • 70cl • 46%
    Number of reviews:(11)
    Product details
    bottler

    Balblair

    country

    Scotland

    distillery/brandBalblair Whisky
    regionHighland Whisky
    style

    Single Malt

    Balblair 2005 - 1st Release

    This is the first release of 2005 vintage Balblair single malt Scotch whisky (which is replacing the 2003 vintage in their core range). An enjoyable expression from the Northern Highlands distillery, matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels and of course is presented in Balblair's very recognisable bottles.

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    Classic Balblair nose of oak-y vanilla, chocolate-y malt and light wisps of smoke.

    Palate

    Citrus blossom (and citrus peels) mixed with hints of barrel char spice and treacle tarts.

    Finish

    Fresh and spiced, with a little more floral malt.

    Winner of 2 spirit awards

    Silver
    Silver
    Scotch Single Malt - Highland - 2017
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Silver
    Silver
    Highlands & Islands Premium - 2018
    The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

    Allergy Information

    Celery No
    Cereals Containing Gluten Info not yet available
    Crustaceans No
    Eggs No
    Fish No
    Lupin No
    Milk No
    Molluscs No
    Mustard No
    Nuts No
    Peanuts No
    Sesame Seeds No
    Soybeans No
    Sulphur Dioxide Sulphites No
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    Customer rating
    £44.95
    4.5
    11 reviews
    5 Stars9
    4 Stars0
    3 Stars1
    2 Stars1
    1 Star0

    Just OK

    Loved the 1999 2nd release. This is not as good. This batch has sulphur which is a turn off to me.

    kevin Brown Jan 10, 2021

    Great covenant?!

    I stocked up ... Yes, dozens of bottle!

    Master of Malt Customer Feb 27, 2020

    Excellent

    What about wonderfully drammmmmmm with sublime scents that slowly come out slowly as the whiskey blends with the palate. Taste slowly. To be had absolutely, even just for the presentation of the balblair.

    Master of Malt Customer Nov 3, 2019

    Very very disappointing

    Really can't follow the common taste here, it's rough, it's sharp, it burns and if the burn has gone, there's nothing left. Monday bottling perhaps, but there's lotsa better things out there for less. I own about a couple of dozens of scotch' but this is one of the worst.

    Thomas Jan 30, 2019

    Worth every penny

    Yes one of the best smooth when opened with a smidgen of water a fine dram indeed

    William McKenzie Sep 6, 2018

    Reviews for Balblair 2005 - 1st Release