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SMWS 70.57: Balblair

“Essence of deliciousness” · Past release, no longer on sale
Essence of deliciousness - SMWS 70.57Sold outJun 2024
70.57

Essence of deliciousness

SMWS regionHighland
Age15 years
ABV56.8%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 70
DistilleryBalblair
RegionHighland

In short · Balblair (Highland), 15 years.

“We tweaked the tried-and-true combination of ham and cheese by using gorgonzola dolce, Black Forest ham, caramelised onions and grilled rye bread.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
£88View on SMWS

SMWS 70.57 is a single cask of Balblair, in the Highland region, 15 years old, bottled at 56.8%, released in the Jun 2024 Outturn. Every Society bottle numbered 70.x is from Balblair.

How the price compares
At £88, this 15-year-old cost more than 5 of the 9 Balblair bottlings aged 13–17 released 2022–2026 that we hold. They ranged from £65 to £125, with a median of £85.
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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