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Discover Balblair Distillery: A Historic Highland Treasure

Established in 1872 and nestled on a hillside near Edderton, Balblair Distillery is recognized as one of Scotland's oldest distilleries, boasting a rich history dating back to the early 1700s. With its origins in traditional distilling practices, Balblair is renowned for producing unique single malts characterized by their complex flavors, influenced by local peat and a storied past. Guided tours of the distillery highlight its historic equipment and picturesque setting, while its whisky offerings, including the famous 16-year-old and 31-year-old expressions, are celebrated for their rich profiles and distinctive notes.

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Discover Balblair Distillery: A Historic Highland Treasure

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  1. Balblair

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  3. Balblair • BALBLAIR: Built in 1872, more readily available today than in recent years.

  4. Balblair • .Background: sits high on the slope of a hill; now operated by Inver House Dist.; there is evidence that distilling has taken place in this area since the early 1700s; there has been formal fermenting on this site since 1749.

  5. Balblair • A. Location: quarter mile from the Dornach Firth; 6 miles from Tain on the A9, near village of Edderton. A nearby burn supplies the water.

  6. Balblair • B. History: • A North Highland Distillary. • 1. Claims it is the 2nd oldest distillery in Scotland. • 2. There has been a distillery in this area since the early 1700s. • 3. Present buildings, which we toured, date to 1870 with much of the equipment dating to the turn of the 20th century.

  7. Balblair • 4. 3 stills; area is know for its local peat; old days was a smuggling haven and was known as the “Parish of the Peat”, which is said to account for its distinctive “spicey” character

  8. Balblair • THE SCOTCH COLOR • 16 year old • Pale amber, with gold highlights 31 year old • clear honey, some gold highlights

  9. Balblair • Nose: • 16 YO full bodied, rich, malty, med.-sweet,hint of green peatniness, notes of Floral hedgerow(?!) • 31 YO Barley, malt-sweetiness, hint of vanilla, sweetish

  10. Balblair • Palate: • 16 YO Smooth, a little “saltiness”, hint of chocolate shortbread, firm, textured • 31 YO Dry, and fruity; slightly oakey, richfull, sweetish, some suggestions of sherry.

  11. Balblair • Finish: • 16 YO Toffee, apples, certain dryness, med-long • 31 YO very long, smooth, some “woodiness”, rich

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