Balblair 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Balblair is situated just to the north of Glenmorangie, near the village of Edderton in Ross-shire. It is one of the oldest distilleries still in existence, dating back to 1790, and there are records of distilleries on the site as far back as 1749. It was rebuilt in the 1870's by the owners, the Ross family and has changed little since then, although it was shut from 1915 to 1947. It was again closed in 1996 until Inver House, the current owners, took over reintroducing it as a single malt.

"Only for those who prefer a malt that talks. Brilliant. " - David Broom

Other reviews... Nose: Quite lush and fruity. Medium sweet, softly malted but lashings of vanilla. Palate: Confident and assertive - then the taste buds are treated to an outrageous outbreak of spicy, multi-layered oaky complexity. Earthy stuff. Finish: Dark chocolate and raisins. Very, very long. Comment: This is startlingly wonderful. Only for those who prefer a malt that talks. Brilliant. 40% Alc./Vol.
RATING: 9 - - David Broom, www.whiskmag.com