Balblair Centenary Reserve Whisky Miniature 22 Year Old · 1973 Vintage

Colour

Rich golden amber with warm caramel and copper undertones, a sunlit glow that hints at sherry influence.

Nose

An inviting nose of dried cherry, fig and prune, bright orange zest melting into caramelized toffee. Sherry-driven notes bring dark cocoa, toasted almond and a whisper of cinnamon, all wrapped in polished oak. The aroma hints at a long, velvet-smooth maturation—elegant, refined, and inviting.

Palate

Silky and full-bodied for its age, the palate delivers dark dried fruit, fig, prune, glazed orange peel, and cocoa, edged with toasted almond. A gentle sherry influence adds candied sweetness and spice—cinnamon, nutmeg—beneath supple oak. The texture is velvety, with a refined, lingering finish of fruit, spice, and cocoa.

Finish

Finish is long and refined, slowly fading to a warm, polished oak with hints of dried fruit. Sherry influence coats the palate—raisins, orange zest and a whisper of cocoa—leaving a soft spice and nutty echo that lingers gracefully.