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September 15Balblair this Autumn
While we’ll miss the barbecues and evenings in beer gardens, let’s not forget that autumn is a time to enjoy the warming glow of a dram
August 27Balblair Vintage 1990 tasted by Steve Prentice
Balblair Vintage 1990 is a great winding down dram for later of an evening. It's Balblair showing off some of its finest; an excellent dram that's all too easy to drink.
August 03They say: Balblair Vintage 1990
We know Vintage 1990 is a bit special. Long maturation in our cold and damp dunnage warehouses and the big influence of excellent quality fist-fill Oloroso sherry butts makes for a dram which is in equal measures rich and elegant.
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July 21
Maturation visualised
Flavour wheels are easy to use but don’t let that mislead you. Even though no new information is generated, a great opportunity for a bit of vertical analysis arises.
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July 08
A Visit to Balblair
Well-known whisky blogger Steve Prentice tells us about his experience of visiting Balblair Distillery.
June 22Balblair Vintage 1969 paired with food by Martine Nouet
Today, exclusively for us, the one and only Martine Nouet tackles the oldest whisky from our award-winning portfolio - Balblair Vintage 1969.
June 10Say it with a Vintage this Father’s Day
If you’re considering saying more than just the customary “happy Father’s Day” this Sunday, why not select a Balblair Vintage that best suits the message. Here are a few examples.
May 31Balblair Vintage 2000, cask 1350
Today we'd like to once again offer something rather special exclusively to our closest friends...
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May 15
Balblair in numbers
Today we'd like to take a look at some facts and figures, temperatures and capacities, strains and materials. Enjoy.
April 30Vintages are right at home wherever they go
There are great many Balblair Vintage releases out there, current and past, and with each passing year our archive grows f there was any doubt if this ever-changing, dynamic range of fine whiskies was perhaps difficult to read for our fans, it can now be
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April 15
What makes Vintages work?
Balblair Distillery and the idea of only ever releasing Vintages as they reach the absolute peak of maturation perfection now go hand in hand and seem inseparable. But have you ever wondered what makes the concept so evocative and successful?
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March 25
Springtime Vintage
It's official. Glorious Scottish Spring is in the air announced by above-zero temperatures, almost vertical rainfall and even the occasional ray of sunshine peeking through the clouds.