Balblair

Balblair Fragrant Drops 25 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, Cask #831, 1997, Fragrant Drops, 44.5%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 34
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

A malt distillery in the Highland region of Scotland owned by the ThaiBev drinks group in south-east Asia through its Inver House Distillers division. Although historically associated with the Ballantine's blend, it has established itself in the 21st century as a key single malt brand. An Edinburgh-based cask broker, bonder and independent bottling company. Established in 2020 by George Keeble, th ...

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 258.32
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Dec 7, 2025SGD 258.40
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 217.10
Cask type
Bourbon
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Fragrant Drops
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
831
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
150
Has box
No
Closure
Glass Stopper
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Fragrant Drops
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Dried cranberries, papaya, mango, roasted peanuts, whipped cream, orange peel, caramel sauce, cream soda, Caramac bars, condensed milk, yeast, chocolate fudge, almonds, candied ginger, and vanilla sweetness.
Palate
Burst of strawberries, strawberry laces, strawberry and cream hard-boiled sweets, vanilla bonbons, peppery spice, passion fruit yogurt, milk chocolate, lemon juice, burnt toffee, and treacle.
Finish
Good length with lingering sweetness, peppery spice, and chili heat.
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