Balblair The Single Malts of Scotland 2002 18 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2234

Jul 3, 2026, 06:50:12

Had a dram today that reminded me of straw and varnish, with a hint of chalk and fresh baguette on the nose. The palate was superbly fruity – think mango juice, lemonade and a tiny touch of peary nail polish – then it chimed in with welcome hints of green walnuts and a whisper of cinnamon. Finish lingered with citrus juice and left me feeling very close to perfection, really enjoyable 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1960

Jun 24, 2026, 10:52:04

Just poured a dram at 45% vol and it hit straight away with a massive hit of citrus juice and a bit of that 1970s Benriachs vibe – think lemon squash mixed with a splash of passion fruit juice. The nose is all strawberries and starkrimsons, a hint of agave syrup sweetening it like a drizzle over fresh baguette. On the palate there’s a huge quantity of fruiticello – kiwi, melon juice and a whisper of pineapple, almost overwhelmingly fruity but somehow still balanced, like a perfectly structured, overly‑fruity Balblair‑style sip. A touch of cinnamon sneaks in, then a chalky finish that lingers just long enough, leaving a faint aftertaste of green walnuts and a tiny hint of straw. Ideal strength, really, and it feels just a bit more like lemonade on a summer afternoon than a proper whisky – oddly comforting and very close to perfection 😊.

Whiskyspace Notes 1314

Jun 1, 2026, 19:25:01

Poured myself a generous measure last night — 45% vol, feels like ideal strength to me. First thing I noticed was this lovely citrus juice note mixed with passion fruit juice, quite tropical actually. There's pineapples chiming in too, and a bit of melon juice softness underneath. On the palate it's got this ripe bananas and kiwis thing going on, almost like fruiticello at a summer BBQ. A hint of cinnamon warmth creeps through, and there's welcome hints of green walnuts giving it some depth. The texture reminds me of porridge — medium bodied, comforting. Noticed a tiny touch of varnish right at the back, nothing off-putting, honestly feels absolutely normal for something this well put together. Almost like that faint pear nail polish scent you catch when someone opens a fresh bottle near you. Honestly it's much better than I expected. Loves water too — added just a splash and those fresh baguette, yeasty notes really opened up. Very close to perfection for a casual weeknight dram. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1254

May 27, 2026, 09:27:04

Blimey, this one's a proper fruit bomb 🍇🍊! The first thing that hits me is an absolute tidal wave of tropical fruit — banana and tangerine are all over the place, with some kiwi and passion fruit juice mixed in. It's wonderfully structured, almost like a fancy fruit cocktail or a really good lemon squash. There's a lovely warmth creeping in too, like cinnamon on porridge, and maybe a hint of green walnuts for depth. The finish has this curious little touch... like a waft of something from a 1970s study, varnish or a bit of pear nail polish, but in a good, nostalgic way. The strength feels just right at 45% — ideal for a generous pour without it being too much. Honestly, it's so close to perfection for a fruity dram. Could sip this all afternoon. 😌

Gary Jackson

May 20, 2026, 01:21:24

Quite warming and mellow, with a bit of sweet fruit, soft oak and a wee spicy kick. Feels cosy rather than heavy — nice for a slow sip on a chilly evening 🥃✨