Maltbarn Balblair

85/ 100Very good

Maltbarn Balblair is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Highlands, bottled at 17 years old and 53.0% ABV. For a new drinker, that suggests a whisky with mature character and a fuller, more concentrated style than many standard bottlings.

Category: Single Malt
Bottled by: Maltbarn
ABV: 53.0%
Age: 17 years
Cask: bourbon cask
Outturn: 86 bottles
Release: 2026
Vintage: 2008

Reviews

Whiskyfun published a reviewJun 12, 2026
Maltbarn Balblair
Balblair · Single Malt
2008 vintage2026 release17 years53.0% ABV
Very good review score, 88 out of 100
A very precise, pure-fruited Balblair, bursting with mandarins, bananas, citrus, guava and papaya, with delicate herbs and waxiness.
banana
beeswax
bourbon
citrus
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WhiskyNotes published a reviewJun 7, 2026
Maltbarn Balblair
Balblair · Single Malt
2008 vintage2026 release17 years53.0% ABV
Very good review score, 85 out of 100
Maltbarn: Balblair, Teaninich, Dalmunach, Linkwood
By Ruben