Balblair 1st Release Vintage Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 18 Year Old · 1989 Vintage

Colour

Golden amber with copper undertones and a warm, honeyed glow.

Nose

Silky, creamy nose with overripe banana and chocolate notes, edged by soft toffee. Fresh pineapple and lemon zest rise beside orange peel and raisin, all wrapped in vanilla and spice. A delicate sherry sweetness adds depth, revealing a layered, elegant aromatic profile that hints at richness and refinement.

Palate

Balblair delivers a silky, creamy palate with ripe banana and chocolate notes, joined by bright pineapple and lemon zest. Orange peel, raisin, vanilla and spice weave through, leading to sticky toffee sweetness and a long, layered finish.

Finish

Long, creamy finish that slowly unfurls with tropical sweetness and citrus zest. Pineapple and lemon echo through a velvet layer of toffee, vanilla and spice, while orange peel and raisin lend dried fruit depth. Subtle banana–chocolate whispers linger, as warm oak and spice weave a refined, persistent glow that coats the palate.