WH-BALBLAIR-002 BALBLAIR 10 YO GORDON & MACPHAIL

🥃 Balblair 10 Years Old – Gordon & MacPhail Miniature (5 cl)

The Balblair 10-Year-Old miniature bottled by Gordon & MacPhail is a rare independent bottling showcasing the distillery’s classic Highland character through the skillful cask selection of one of Scotland’s most respected indie bottlers. This miniature offers a youthful yet refined expression of Balblair, emphasizing fresh fruit, malt sweetness, and gentle oak influence. Highly collectible due to its discontinued age statement and G&M’s reputation for quality.

📌 Features & Details

Brand: Balblair
Independent Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Expression: 10 Years Old
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region / Origin: Highland, Scotland
ABV: Typically 40% (varies slightly by batch)
Bottle Size: 5 cl miniature
Maturation / Cask Details: Matured in selected oak casks chosen by G&M, often emphasizing fruit-forward freshness, clean malt, and subtle spice.
Status: Discontinued / hard-to-find independent bottling miniature.

👃 Tasting Notes

(Representative of the known profile for G&M’s Balblair 10 yo)

Nose:
Fresh apples, pears, light citrus, malt sweetness, and soft vanilla with gentle grassy notes.

Palate:
Clean, lively, and well-balanced; flavors of orchard fruits, malt, honey, and soft oak. A hint of spice emerges mid-palate.

Finish:
Medium length; refreshing and slightly drying with lingering fruit and malt.

⭐ Independent Review Highlights

• Praised for showcasing Balblair’s bright, fruity Highland style in a youthful format.

• Gordon & MacPhail’s cask selection is consistently recognized for quality and balance.

• Miniature format is popular among collectors of vintage or discontinued G&M bottlings.

• Considered an accessible and charming example of early-age Balblair.

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

Ideal For:
Miniature collectors, fans of independent bottlings, Highland whisky enthusiasts, or tasting flights comparing distillery vs. independent bottler styles.

Serving Suggestion:
Best enjoyed neat; a few drops of water can bring out more fruit and vanilla notes.

Collectible Notes:

• Discontinued age-statement bottling increases rarity.

• G&M miniatures—especially older labels—are highly collectible.

• Represents both Balblair’s signature character and G&M’s respected independent bottling tradition.