Balblair

Balblair 1966 37 Year Old, Oak Cask, 1966, Gordon & MacPhail, 40%

4.5/5Expert Rating

Catalog product detail, market evidence, tasting notes, reviews, and collection actions.

TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 26
Average Score
Avg 89
Buy NowWrite Review

Description

This is a rare vintage 1966 Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, aged for 37 years and bottled in 2003 by independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail at 40.0% ABV. It was matured in oak casks and is part of the Vintage 1996 Licensed Bottling Limited Edition series. It comes in its original box.

Change+0.0%
LatestSGD 530
HighSGD 530
LowSGD 530
SGD 630SGD 564SGD 497SGD 430Price (SGD)Observed dateApr 1Apr 1 - SGD 530 - European Whisky Auctions - Apr 1, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 1, 2026SGD 530.29
Cask type
Oak Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Gordon & MacPhail
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Vintage 1996 Licensed Bottling Limited Edition
Historical context
The Cultural Revolution began in China in 1966; England won its first and only FIFA World Cup in 1966.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Aromas of dried fruits (figs, dates, raisins), beeswax, aged oak, floral hints (dried flowers, heather), subtle leather and tobacco. Also creamy vanilla, ice-cream, fresh cold butter, sherry, hints of fresh and toasted oak, dry leaves, herbal notes, coal, paper, cardboard, toffee, honey, and cough syrup.
Palate
Rich, full-bodied, silky texture with deep, warming notes of caramel, honey, almonds, and sweet toasted oak. Dried fruit, dark chocolate, delicate licorice, cloves, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, old oak, dark toffee, molasses, vanilla, dehydrated citrus, pressed flowers, salted caramel, and chocolate. Sweet sherry and syrupy.
Finish
Long and warming, refined smoothness with lingering hints of old oak, a touch of gentle smokiness, spice, and a final sweet whisper of vanilla. Medium long on sweet honey and spices, with fruity acidity.
Buy NowReview