Balblair

Balblair 1997 13 Year Old, 2010, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 8
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

Balblair is owned by InverHouse Distillers and boasts one of the oldest histories of any distillery in Scotland. The distillery owes a huge debt to lawyer and energetic businessman Robert "Bertie" Cumming who purchased the distillery in 1948 after years of silence and went on to expand and modernise the distillery. Part of this modernisation includes a contemporary visitor centre running excellent ... Balblair Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery located in Edderton, Ross-shire, Scotland. Founded in 1790, the distillery was rebuilt in 1895. Balblair Single Malt Whisky is bottled in vintages, with the design inspired by the nearby Pictish stone Clach Biorach. This 1997 vintage is a refined Highland single malt Scotch whisky, part of Balblair's famous vintage series, matured in oak casks.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Nov 9, 2025SGD 117.89
Cask type
Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
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
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Vintage Release
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Soft, melted, white flower, almond biscuit, honey, white chocolate, banana, lime, spicy vanilla, figs, lemon, pineapple, ripe pear, dried apricot, citrus, orchard and stone fruit.
Palate
Silky, round, white flowers, malt, chestnut cream, elegant, smooth, balanced, orchard fruits, caramel, malt sweetness, gentle spice, thick mouthfeel, sweet, peppery spice.
Finish
Short, white flowers, floral touches, medium to long, lingering fruit sweetness, soft oak, spicy kick, refreshing mint, cinnamon.
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