Stuart picks his next vintage for Balblair

Posted on March 25, 2008
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Balblair Vintage 1975

Balblair 1975 is the latest hand-picked choice of Master Distiller, Stuart Harvey and follows the success of its vintage predecessor, Balblair 1979.

Only 3000 bottles of the spirit, which has been wholly matured in oak sherry casks, will be made available internationally in specially selected whisky stores.

With a rich depth of colour and subtle sweetness in flavour, Balblair 1975 is the most limited of the whisky’s vintages to date and joins existing malts, Balblair 1989 and Balblair 1997. It is a carefully balanced malt, complete with warm spicy aromas and hints of raisins and toffee. On the palate, it is rich and creamy with traces of chocolate that leads to a long, lingering finish.

“Without a doubt, Balblair 1975 is one of the finest vintages we have discovered to date” says Margaret Mary Clarke, Balblair Brand Manager

Balblair 1975 is couched in a stylish and unusual keepsake box that shows an atmospheric image of the Dornoch Firth, towards Balblair distillery – a picture taken by local photographer Finn McRae.

Balblair 1975 will retail at £149.49.