Balblair is up in the Northern Highlands, in the group of distilleries that cluster around the Dornoch Firth; it lays claims to be one of Scotland`s oldest distilleries. In fact, a Balblair distillery was built in 1790, but that was demolished, and a new one went up in a new location in 1894; that`s the one that currently stands. It closed during the First World War, and stayed mothballed until after the Second. This bottling is salty and sweet, full of orange, lemon and lime notes. It has a slightly viscous, oily texture that takes water well. It`s a great example of a North Highland coastal malt. (NT 26/06/23)

Producer

AD Rattray

Origin

Highlands, Malt whisky, Spirits UNITED KINGDOM

Closure Style

cork

Bottle Size

70cl

Case Quantity

6

Alcohol

58.8%

Wine Score