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Balblair

Balblair 2005 - 1st Release 70cl Whisky

Name: Balblair 2005 - 1st Release 70cl Whisky
Brand: Balblair
SKU: 47665
Price: 44.95 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (11 reviews)

4.5

Single Malt Scotch Whisky70cl46%

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Customer Rating

4.5/5

Based on 11 Reviews

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“The annual Balblair '10yo' has become a must have for me every year. They are always outstanding whiskies at a really good price. 46% ABV, non chill filtered and colour free. A very rewarding dram indeed.”

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Description

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.

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.

Style

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region

Highland Whisky

Country

Scotch Whisky

Distillery/Brand

Balblair Whisky

Distilled on

1 Jan 2005

Dimensions

W:13cm x H:23cm x D:13cm

Weight

1.91kg

Allergy information

Information not currently available.

Awards won

Recognised for exceptional quality

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

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Customer Rating

4.5

11 reviews

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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

Balblair 2005 - 1st Release 70cl Whisky

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