Balblair 25 Year Old
- 70cl 46% Whisky region: Highland ...

A glowing member of Ballantine's Signature Distillery Collection, intended to highlight the importance of the four distilleries central to the timeless brand
- Scapa, Glenburgie, Miltonduff & Glentauchers. This particular blend is a creation from esteemed distillery Miltonduff in Speyside, which has operated in Morayshire since 1824. This time, Miltonduff has been selected & this edition is intended to highlight the nuances of Miltonduff's malt
- with plenty of sweet spices & subtle floral notes, whilst staying true to the brands style of blend. Nose: Rich fruity & floral. Distinct flavours of sweet peaches in syrup, juicy oranges & creamy soft toffee with hints of toasted almonds. Palate: Sweet floral flavours
- subtle notes of rose. Extremely smooth with a presence of milk chocolate & spicy cinnamon. Spiced cloves & liquorice ever-present. Finish: A long & pleasant finish, warming with a sweet after-taste.


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Established in 1827 by George Ballantine, the blend is comprised of 50 single malts, & four grain whiskies, but draws its flavour profile primarily from Speysiders Glenburgie & Miltonduff. The 21 year old sits in the middle of the core aged range of Ballantine’s expressions & was introduced in 1993. The mature 21 year old is housed in an opulent blue ceramic decanter produced by the famous Wade Ceramics who have operated from the UK pottery capital of Stoke-on-Trent since 1867. One to savour for a special occasion the blend is floral on the nose & bottled at 43% ABV for a smooth yet powerful finish. Nose: Warming & intense sherry, woody aromas- oak & sap. Notes of sweet fruitiness, strawberries & sugar, subtle floral elements are present in the background. Gentle notes of citrus & smoke. Palate: Powerful, rich & thick. Sweetness is found through notes of toffee & caramel complimenting fruity oranges & fresh berries. Spicy cloves & nutmeg, balanced with honey. Notes of smoke & oak remain present. Finish: A long finish, creamy with a sweetness of berries contrasted with warm spices. ...

This elegant & dainty bottle from Ballantine's was aged for 21 years relying on a core of malts from Miltonduff & Glenburgie. Nose: Soft, age is apparent. Honey, oak & smoke. Palate: Fuller with more oak, fresh floral tones with hints of sherried peels, fruitcake & salty butter. Finish: Long, & spicy. ...

A 30 year old blended scotch, Ballantines 30 is given an impressive 92 points in the Whisky Bible by Jim Murray, & has won Gold at the International Spirit Challenge. This exquisite blended scotch is a combination of some of the rarest whiskies from now closed distilleries. With a juicy fruity taste, its easy to see why this selection is popular. Nose: Soft, age is apparent. Honey, oak & smoke. Palate: Fuller with more oak, fresh floral tones with hints of sherried peels, fruitcake & salty butter. Finish: Long, & spicy. ...

This gorgeous Ballechin 2007 Single Cask from Edradour was matured in a Bordeaux cask. ...

The Ballechin 2008 was Bourbon cask matured for a decade before being bottled as part of the Straight From the Cask series. Nose: Notes of grass & subtle notes of chocolate & dark stone fruits. Palate: Oak, chocolate & grass with strong peaty notes Finish: Herbs & spices ...

The Ballechin 2008 was Bourbon cask matured for a decade before being bottled as part of the Straight From the Cask series. Nose: Notes of grass & subtle notes of chocolate & dark stone fruits. Palate: Oak, chocolate & grass with strong peaty notes Finish: Herbs & spices ...

The Ballechin 2009 Straight From The Cask 10 Year Old has spent a decade maturing in an Oloroso sherry cask. Nose: Coffee, raisins with hints of charred oak Palate: Citrus, toffee, chocolate Finish: Creamy & slightly peaty ...

Balmenach 10 Year Old 2011
- Provenance (Douglas Laing) (cask 15276) ...