Following Balblair’s move away from its previous vintage-only approach, the distillery introduced a new age-statement range in 2019. The Balblair 25 Year Old is the oldest release in this lineup, matured initially in American oak ex-bourbon casks before finishing in Spanish oak casks. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at 46%.
Nose: Indulgent overripe apricots and dark liquorice stand out against polished oak and a touch of saddle wax.
Palate: Full-bodied with oily citrus, chocolate praline and a faint note of fresh tobacco leaf.
Finish: Warming with smooth chocolate and blood oranges.
