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These peaty waters which filter down from the rugged mountains of this Northern Highlands region, once a hotbed for illicit distillation, are said to account for the whisky’s delicately smoky flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust 15% of Balblair's output is used to produce single malts (the rest can be found in various blended whiskies). While Balblair previously released these by vintage, since 2019 the distillery has introduced a core range of age-statement whiskies. This includes 12, 15, 18 and 25-year-old expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"balblair-38-year-old-1966","title":"Balblair 38 Year Old 1966","description":"Balblair 38 Year Old 1966 is an exceptionally rare and highly aged Highland single malt from a landmark vintage. At nearly four decades of age, this spirit has reached a level of extraordinary concentration and aromatic complexity. The nose is profound, featuring layers of dark chocolate, tobacco, dried figs and deep vanilla bean. 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