Balblair Elements

Balblair 1999

My first Balblair, as it is not a distillery that gets much mention in my hood. I got a chance to try this at an SAQ (Quebec's state run liquor stores) in store tasting last month, I was by myself so took the time to take notes Nose: Wet driftwood, cornmeal/porridge, Sultanas, vaguely rum like. Toasted almonds, loads of ripe fruit, soaked...

Score 85/100

Balblair Duncan Taylor Rare Auld Balblair 1991 , 21 yo, Cask 1612

Nose: Lemon pie, Vanilla, wood, candied papaya. Palate: The lemon is all gone, while the vanilla is still here. Fruit,sweet malty goodness. candied fruit. Finish: wood,pear drops,some dried fruit sweetness,dry.

Score 88/100

Balblair 2002 1st Release

Balblair’s claim to fame was the fact that they did not use age statements but vintages on their bottles. But the range was revamped in March 2019 and now it boasts ages on the labels once more. There is a new 12, 15, 18 and even 25 Year Old, all bottled at 46%. The new 25 will set you back some 600 EUR. Ouch. I will try an oldie from 2002,...

Score 82/100

Balblair 1991

Balblair has a reputation as a light, fruity, summertime whisky, and I agree with this assessment insofar as the three Balblair expressions in my cabinet go. They all remind me somewhat of basic Glenfiddich 12, yet bolder and mellower, in that the flavors are more vibrant and defined while the body is smoother with fewer rough edges. This 18 year...

Score 88/100