Tasted on 17th Apr, 2026

Score 87
Average Score 86
Highest Score 87
Lowest Score 85
# of Times Scored 4
This Single Malt is distilled by Balblair in Highlands.
Tasting notes:
Rich, warm vanilla custard, caramel. lovely fruit, honey, and flowers on the nose. Soft, rich mouthfeel. Fulsome, sweet, honey, flowers, rich, luscious sensation, vanilla creams on the palate. Smooth, round, rich medium finish,
Balblair 18 Years Old, 46% abv
Soft sherry, some raisins then vanilla on the nose. Round mouthfeel. Rich, luscious red fruit and sherry dancing together supported by delightful spices on the palate. Sherry, a touch of dark fruit and spices on a medium finish.
Tasted on 24th May, 2025 · Comments (0)
86Balblair 18 Years Old, 46% abv
Dark fruit, coconut, oranges, almonds, buckwheat honey and lime aromas on the nose. Rich spices and almonds mouthfeel. Sweet spicy oranges then some floral notes and more fruit on the palate. Dry sweet citrus notes emerge on a medium long finish.
Tasted on 6th Jan, 2024 · Comments (0)
85Balblair 18 Years Old, 46% abv
Fruit, spices, light ginger then cardamon aromas on the nose. Tangy fruit, pears and toffee followed by a sweet earthiness on the palate. Vanilla custard on a mildly spiced medium finish.
Tasted on 22nd Nov, 2019 · Comments (0)
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