Balblair Vintages and Jazz

2 Comments Published on August 27 2010 in Events, Whisky Blog, Whisky Reviews

I think I will be one of the most hated and envied people in Edinburgh when I publish this article. I spent an evening in the Balblair Vintages lounge, listening to the excellent Jazz singer Niki King and supping on some superb Balblair Vintages. Add some tasty canapes, one of the best views in Edinburgh [...]

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Balblair 2000

6 Comments Published on July 30 2010 in Quick Dram, Tasting Notes, Whisky Blog, Whisky Reviews

Balblair 1989 and 1975 are amongst my all-time favourites, no big secret. Chris however has always preferred the much fresher and cleaner 1997. The 2000 vintage, bottled and released this year, is Balblair’s newest baby and is replacing the 1997 which is now set to be discontinued. I got to taste it yesterday and I [...]

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A Quick Dram: Balblair 1975

No Comments Published on April 19 2009 in Quick Dram, Tasting Notes, Whisky Reviews

Balblair 1975
Northern Highlands
46% ABV
£149.95 from here
Colour: Copper pot still and orange
Nose: Pears, creamy toffee and a slightly spicy raisin note. Rich chocolate and a touch of smoke. Tickles.
Palate: Spicy, bitter chocolate. Pear drops. Slightly fizzy on the tongue. Ever so slightly smoky and earthy.
Finish: Long, fruity and juicy. A real joy to savour.
Overall: A really [...]

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Whisky & Snow: Chris’s survival guide

2 Comments Published on February 5 2009 in General

Over the past couple of days I have been unable to access the Internet. Most other countries seem to be able to deal with a bit of snow, but Britain reacts like it is the coming of the next Ice Age. The trains stop, people cannot get to work and Chris’s internet goes down! So [...]

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Lucas’s Top 5 Whiskies. At last.

1 Comment Published on January 23 2009 in Top 5

Yes! At last the schedule allows me to present you with my current Top 5 Whiskies list, which by the way is sooo much more interesting than Chris’s.
The choice is utterly subjective and has nothing to do with the availability or price issues . Maybe one day I will create Top 5 Whiskies I Can [...]

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Chris’s Top 5 Whiskies

1 Comment Published on January 14 2009 in Top 5

Listing your top five whiskies is like listing your top five women. It takes time, consideration and thought. It can change depending on how you feel, what the weather is like and how many drinks you have had when asked to compile the list. After much deliberation, I will recommend my favourite whiskies so that [...]

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