The Balblair – 1983 Vintage / 1st Release
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Edencroft
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Balblair – 1975 Vintage / 2nd Release Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 37 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: The second release of Balblair 1975 was launched in February 2012 and replaced 1978. Typically fresh yet full bodied, this fine Balblair Vintage displays aromas of citrus fruits, vanilla, toffee and coconut. The second release of Balblair 1975 is a rich gold colour. Typically fresh yet full bodied, this fine Balblair vintage displays aromas of citrus fruits, vanilla, toffee and coconut. The American oak ex-sherry casks used in maturation impart a rich and sweet vanilla flavour. On the palate it is sweet and spicy; fresh fruits and honey combine with a slightly oaky note to create a long and warming finish. BALBLAIR DISTILLERY Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer. You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready. Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste. Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics. Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle. Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it. |
70cl | £ 225.00 BUY NOW |
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Balblair – 1983 Vintage / 1st Release Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 30 Years Old. Strength: 46% Summary: Matured in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, Balblair Vintage 1983 is a rich, warm dram, combining all core Balblair characteristics. Only just launched to replace the 2nd release of 1975 this stunning dram is sure to be just as popular as its predecessor. Appearance: The first release of Balblair 1983 has a rich golden appearance. Aroma: On the nose there are warm aromas of butterscotch, toffee and vanilla that come from the long years of maturation in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. Citrus fruits can also be detected in the aroma adding to the complexity of this exceptional Vintage. Taste: On the palate it is sweet and spicy; with overtones of fresh fruits and honey. Finish: A long, warming and full bodied finish. |
70cl | £ 210.00 BUY NOW |
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Balblair – 1990 Vintage / 2nd Release Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 23 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: Matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks and Spanish oak ex-sherry butts Balblair Vintage 1990 2nd release is truly exceptional. Recently released to replace our award-winning 1989 Vintage, this incredible dram is sure to become a firm favourite amongst Balblair fans and whisky connoisseurs. The second release of Balblair 1990 is deep copper in appearance with hints of sparkling amber. Matured in 2nd fill American oak ex-bourbon casks and 1st fill Spanish oak ex-sherry butts. The aroma is spicy yet sweet & is punctuated with notes of raisins, toffee & honey. Hints of vanilla, chocolate & citrus fruits are also present. On the palate it’s full bodied; sweet & spicy in character with hints of honey, raisins & zesty fruits. The finish is smooth & long lasting. BALBLAIR DISTILLERY Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer. You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready. Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste. Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics. Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle. Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it. |
70cl | £ 85.00 BUY NOW |
Edencroft
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Balblair – 1997 Vintage / 2nd Release Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: This exceptionally well balanced dram has been maturing in first fill American oak, ex bourbon barrels since 1997. The 2nd release of 1997 is on track to secure just as many recognitions and awards as the first release. Balblair 1997, 2nd release is deep golden amber in appearance. On the nose there is an abundance of tropical fruits; bananas and pineapple, together with green apples, oranges and apricots. Hints of honey, vanilla and butterscotch can also be detected. The taste is initially sweet, yet spicy and full bodied, which reflects the time spent maturing in first fill American, ex bourbon oak barrels. There is a long, spicy finish to this exceptionally well balanced, yet complex Vintage. BALBLAIR DISTILLERY Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer. You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready. Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste. Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics. Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle. Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it. |
70cl | £ 55.00 BUY NOW |
Edencroft
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Balblair – 2002 Vintage / 1st Release Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: Released in July 2012, Balblair Vintage 2002 displays signature Balblair aromas; floral and fragrant with zesty fruits such as oranges and lemons. The first release of Balblair 2002 is sparkling gold in colour. On the nose there are the signature Balblair aromas; floral and fragrant with zesty fruits such as oranges and lemons. The American oak, ex-bourbon barrels used in maturation impart toffee and vanilla notes. On the palate it is full bodied, yet sweet and spicy in character, with hints of oranges, lemons, green apples, toffee and vanilla. There is a typical long finish as the floral and fruit notes develop and combine with the initial spice and sweetness from the American oak casks. BALBLAIR DISTILLERY Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer. You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready. Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste. Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics. Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle. Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it. |
70cl | £ 42.50 BUY NOW |
Edencroft
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Balblair – 2003 Vintage / 1st Release Country: Scotland Region: Highlands Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: Launched alongside 1990 & 1983 in November 2013, Balblair Vintage 2003 replaces Vintage 2002. The American oak, ex-bourbon barrels used in maturation impart toffee, butterscotch and vanilla notes. Vintage Highland 2003 Single Malt Whisky, 1st Release. 2nd fill American oak, ex-Bourbon barrels used in maturation impart toffee, butterscotch & vanilla notes. On the nose there are the signature Balblair aromas: floral & fragrant punctuated with citrus fruits, apricots & honey. On the palate it is full bodied, with notes of orange, lemon, honey & spice. The long lasting finish is sweet yet spicy: a superbly well balanced dram. On the palate it is full bodied, yet sweet and spicy in character, with hints of oranges, lemons, green apples, toffee and vanilla. There is a typical long finish as the floral and fruit notes develop and combine with the initial spice and sweetness from the American oak casks. BALBLAIR DISTILLERY Exclusively Vintage: Each Balblair Vintage captures the essence of its year in a bottle. They’re only ever selected at the absolute peak of perfection. Handpicked, to represent the very best our Distillery has to offer. You’ll notice our bottles are not marked with an age statement, but simply with the year that the whisky was laid down. From then, every cask is sampled, judged and selected by John MacDonald to find its optimum maturation point. The point at which each Vintage says it’s ready. Our Whisky: Every distillery is different. From its location and water source, to its still shape and wood policy. These are all determining factors in its ultimate outcome – its taste. Our Vintages are intriguingly complex and satisfying. We capture the intense esters at the start of the spirit cut to give our Vintages the core characteristics of apricots, oranges, spices, floral notes and green apples. The heavier oils and lipids at the end of the cut are also captured, giving leathery, nutty and full-bodied characteristics. Our People: Every Balblair Vintage is strongly individual. Each a unique essence of a year, captured in a bottle. Every year, our Distillery Manager, John MacDonald, tastes, judges and selects straight from the cask. And at exactly the right moment, when the balance between the age and the character of the whisky is just right, we bottle it. |
70cl | £ 40.00 BUY NOW |
Edencroft
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Kilchoman – Loch Gorm 2014 Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 5 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: Named after a famously peaty loch at the end of the Kilchoman drive, Loch Gorm is the only fully ex-sherry cask matured release from Kilchoman. As with other ranges in our portfolio, Loch Gorm will be periodically re-released as a more mature expression. Each bottling will be differentiated by distillation and bottling years printed on the label. Loch Gorm combines rich sherry fruits and spices with smouldering peat, cloves and lingering sweetness. The Loch Gorm was filled into fresh Oloroso sherry butts in 2009 and bottled in spring 2014. This full ex-sherry cask maturation creates a unique balance of classic Kilchoman character and rich Oloroso sherry influence. Nose: Mixed preserved fruit, particularly lemon and rich peat smoke. Palate: Dry cereal flavour develops into honey and biscuit with lingering peat. Finish: Rich, sweet and smoky. |
70cl | £ 59.50 BUY NOW |
