Balblair 2005 1st Release 70cl, 46%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright gold
Nose: Green apple, pear, citrus peel, honey, and vanilla.
Palate: Smooth and lively with flavours of orchard fruits, caramel, malt sweetness, and gentle spice.
Finish: Medium length with lingering fruit sweetness and soft oak
Description
Balblair 2005 1st Release 70cl 46% is a vibrant Highland single malt Scotch whisky from the historic Balblair Distillery, founded in 1790 in the northern Highlands of Scotland.
Distilled in 2005, this expression belongs to Balblair’s distinctive vintage series, where whiskies are released according to their distillation year rather than traditional age statements. The 1st Release represents the earliest bottling from this vintage, highlighting the distillery’s fresh and fruit-driven spirit.
Matured primarily in American oak ex-bourbon casks, the whisky develops bright flavours of orchard fruits, honey, vanilla, and citrus zest with soft malt sweetness and gentle oak spice.
Bottled at 46% ABV, and presented with natural colour and without chill filtration, Balblair 2005 1st Release offers a lively and elegant Highland single malt.
Why Choose Balblair 2005 1st Release?
Balblair’s vintage releases allow whisky enthusiasts to explore the development of a specific distillation year. The 1st Release captures the whisky’s youthful freshness and vibrant fruit character before additional ageing introduces deeper complexity.
The natural presentation enhances both flavour and texture.
Ideal For.
This whisky is ideal for enthusiasts who enjoy fresh and fruit-forward Highland single malts and collectors interested in Balblair’s vintage-dated releases.
Product Details
Product Name: Balblair 2005 1st Release
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Balblair Distillery
Region: Highlands, Scotland
Vintage: 2005
Release: 1st Release
Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 46%
Cask Type: American Oak Ex-Bourbon Casks
Natural Colour: Yes
Chill Filtration: No
Collector’s Note
Balblair gained strong recognition for its vintage-dated whisky releases, allowing collectors and enthusiasts to follow the evolution of a particular distillation year through multiple releases.
The 2005 1st Release captures the early character of the vintage, highlighting the distillery’s elegant and fruit-driven Highland style.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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