Balblair Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Edderton, Tain, Rossshire IV19 1LB Scotland
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 Founded
by John Ross of the Clan Ross in 1790, Balblair is one of
the oldest working distilleries in Scotland and undoubtedly
one of the most attractive small distilleries still remaining
today. The Distillery currently offers a considerable selection
of award winning Single Highland malts, all unique in their
distinct character, taste and aroma.
John Ross ran the Distillery as a thriving business until
in 1817 when he was sequestrated. However, this did not stop
him and in 1824, he was joined by his son Andrew in the family
business. The distillery stayed in the Ross family until in
1894 when the tenancy was taken over by Alexander Cowan. In
1948, the freehold was bought by Mr. Robert Cumming who promptly
expanded the distillery and increased production. Mr. Cumming
ran the distillery until 1970 when he sold it to what became
Allied Distillers and for the first time in its history, Balblair
was not owned by local businessmen. In 1996, Balblair was
purchased Inver House Distillers.
Today the
Ross legacy of the area lives on as four out of the seven current
employees share the surname Ross.
The
award winning Balblair Highland Single Malt is of the highest
quality, shown consistently through numerous medal accolades
that the Balblair range of ages collects at worldwide competitions,
all of which are blind tasted.
Proudly
boasting that it has "a spirit of the air", not an
obscure reference to the angel's share or even to some implied
fleeting quality of the actual spirit, but to a report from
Aberdeen University that rated the air in Edderton the purest
in Scotland. Although a substantial statement, the surroundings
are indeed tranquil, the air is invigorating as it blows over
the Dornoch Firth, combined with the effect of the light from
the seas proximity, there could hardly be a more agreeable setting.
 One
of the most aromatic of all malt whiskies, Balblair is light
and fresh with a hint of autumn mist. Sweet to start, it has
an appetising citrus tinge, followed closely by a slightly peaty
note as it slides gently over the back of the tongue. An intriguingly
complex and satisfying whisky.
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