Balblair 18 ans 2006 70 cl – 49°

New Balblair 18 ans 2006 70 cl – 49°

Distillery : Balblair / Country : Scotland / Reference: : 26187

A single cask (n°545) for Le Comptoir Irlandais.

Limited to 222 bottles.

This Scottish single malt, aged in bourbon casks, develops aromas of fresh citrus, sweet vanilla and honey, accompanied by subtle oak nuances. It comes from the famous Balblair distillery in the Highlands.

Distilled in 2006 and aged exclusively in first-fill bourbon casks, it perfectly embodies the freshness and elegance characteristic of this distillery, and develops a beautiful aromatic complexity.

Despite its surprisingly low alcohol content, this is a powerful cask strenght with a certain roundness.

Bottled in 2024, this whisky is best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its finesse and balanced aromatic palette. This single malt is for the delicate connoisseur, where the freshness of fruit meets the smoothness of bourbon casks, offering a unique Highland experience.

189,00 € tax incl.

soit 270,00 € / litre

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Features
Volume0.7 L
ABV49°
DistilleryBalblair
CountryScotland
RegionHighlands
Vintage2006
Age18 years
MaturationBourbon
PeatNon Peated
PackagingCardboard Box
AlcoholYes
Reference:26187

Located nearby Edderton village in Scotland, Balbair is only 10 km apart from Glenmorangie. But compared to its neighbourg, the distillery made a radical choice and developed its communication, Balbair Single Malt became a privilege for connoisseurs.


Balbair is part of the few distilleries that only produce rare vintages. The Balbair whisky is rich, genrous, round with fruity aromas. Bottled at 43% minimum (and 46% for older versions), ithis whisky is ideal for beginners: no peated notes, no iodine and very occasionaly woody.


The distillery has an elegant victorian architecture, form the 18 th century, entirely rebuilt in 1872, its name means "battle filed" in gaelic, refering to the noumerous viking invations in the region. Balbair has three pot stills, but only used two. In the shape of an onions, they are large and stocky.

Nose: Delicate and fresh, with notes of green apple, butterscotch, citrus and buttered pastry. A subtle touch of minerality and a hint of woody spice.

Palate: Rich and unctuous, combining vanilla, butter, almonds and chocolate sweetness.

Finish: Long and round, marked by fruit, especially ripe citrus, which evolves into a lingering vanilla sweetness.