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SMWS 70.41: Balblair

“Orchard beehives” · Past release, no longer on sale

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70.41

Orchard beehives

SMWS regionHighland

Age29 years

ABV49.5%

Outturn165 bottles

CaskRefill ex-bourbon barrel

SpiritMalt Whisky

Distillery from SMWS code 70
DistilleryBalblair
RegionHighland

In short · Balblair (Highland), 29 years.

“Rich, golden honey trickled from honeycomb onto bruised apples and pears that lay scattered beneath.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS

£245View on SMWS

SMWS 70.41 is a single cask of Balblair, in the Highland region, 29 years old, bottled at 49.5%. Every Society bottle numbered 70.x is from Balblair.

How the price compares

At £245, this 29-year-old cost more than 2 of the 3 Balblair bottlings aged 27–31 released in 2022 that we hold. They ranged from £210 to £395, with a median of £210.

Shaded: their range · line: this bottleRelease prices, not adjusted for inflation

Specs, price and tasting-note extract from the SMWS. Full notes on smws.com.

About Balblair

Near Edderton, on the Dornoch Firth, Balblair was founded by John Ross in 1790 and is among the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. When it was rebuilt beside the new railway in 1894, its makers kept faith with the Allt Dearg burn, the water they had always used. Its ledger opens in 1800 with a gallon sold for £1 8s. The spirit is bright, fruity and spicy. Inver House's.

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