| Balblair
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Edderton, Tain, Rossshire IV19 1LB Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)1862 821 273 / Fax: +44 (0)1862 821 360
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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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