THIRD RELEASE FOR BALBLAIR 1989 VINTAGE

International Beverage Holdings is delighted to unveil the third release of the 1989 Vintage of Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

As with the 2001 Vintage, launched to great acclaim in November 2011, this expression is non-chill-filtered, naturally coloured and bottled at 46%. Coupled with traditional production methods, this policy results in a single malt of rare quality.

The third release of Balblair 1989 is amber in appearance with rose gold highlights. This full-bodied malt has distinctive aromas of bananas, apples, raisins and lemons. Maturation in American oak ex-bourbon barrels adds notes of warm toffee and vanilla. There is an abundance of fruit and a rich spiciness on the palate, leading to a complex yet notably smooth finish.

Distillery Manager John MacDonald observes of his latest selection: “The now extinct second release of the 1989 Vintage was many people’s favourite Balblair. I believe this variant – at a higher strength, uncoloured and non-chill-filtered – is even better.”

According to Andy Hannah, Brand Manager: “Balblair has become established as a favourite of discerning whisky drinkers worldwide. As well as being the only distillery solely releasing vintage malts, the contemporary packaging design sets it apart. This has been further updated with the third release of the Balblair 1989 Vintage, the first to appear in a new, higher-quality box (which will become the standard for new bottlings); at 15mm
narrower than before, it is smaller and greener.”

Balblair 1989 has been a very popular vintage and this will be its final release. It will be on general sale but the focus will be on three key markets: the UK, France and Russia.

Balblair 1989 is available at £60.00.