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color: #1a1a18; }\n  .twl-spec td:last-child { color: #374151; }\n  .twl-commitments { margin-top: 18px; border: 1px solid #ddd8d0; border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px 22px; background: #f5f2ec; }\n  .twl-commitments h3 { margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: #9a5f28; }\n  .twl-commitments ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #111; }\n  .twl-commitments li { margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 14px; }\n  .twl-commitments strong { color: #1a1a18; }\n  @media (max-width: 749px) { .twl-desc h1 { font-size: 24px; } .twl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .twl-row { grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFinn Thomson Whisky Balblair 2014, 12 Year Old, PX Sherry Finish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-subhead\"\u003ePrivate Cask Collection · Distilled 5 April 2014 · Pedro Ximenez Sherry Finish · Cask 1772 · 144 Bottles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-preorder\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order\u003c\/strong\u003e · October Import, lands in Virginia November 4, 2026. Orders ship the week it arrives.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e Balblair\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 54.3%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask\u003c\/strong\u003e PX Sherry Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 1772\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn\u003c\/strong\u003e 144 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"twl-pill\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 August 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single cask of \u003cstrong\u003eBalblair\u003c\/strong\u003e, distilled in \u003cstrong\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Dornoch Firth and finished in \u003cstrong\u003ePedro Ximenez sherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, bottled by Finn Thomson at \u003cstrong\u003e54.3% cask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural colour, non-chill filtered. One of three casks in Finn's last bottling run of 2026, which he described to us as absolute crackers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalblair is clean, bright, citrusy Highland malt, the kind that shows every cask it meets, and PX is the sweetest sherry in Jerez. The finish lays raisin, fig and dark sugar over the distillery's green apple and lemon rather than burying it. 144 bottles worldwide, 24 of them for the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-brand\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Finn Thomson Whisky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinn Thomson is the \u003cstrong\u003eninth generation\u003c\/strong\u003e of Scotland's oldest whisky family. The Thomson name traces back to the 1770s through Perthshire, where Peter Thomson Ltd built the beloved \u003cstrong\u003eBeneagles\u003c\/strong\u003e blend using casks from Longmorn, Clynelish, North British and other lesser-known workhorses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinn Thomson Whisky continues that tradition as an independent single cask bottler. Every release is hand-selected, bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered, with natural colour. Eye on the past. Vision for the future. This cask was bottled at Young Spirits in Edinburgh and is imported exclusively by The Whiskey Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistillery profile, Balblair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounded in \u003cstrong\u003e1790\u003c\/strong\u003e at Edderton, on the Dornoch Firth north of Inverness, one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwned by \u003cstrong\u003eInver House (International Beverage)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which bottles it by vintage rather than age, a habit this release shares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse character is \u003cstrong\u003elight, fruity and citrus-led\u003c\/strong\u003e: green apple, lemon, a little honey, with a clean spirit that takes finishing wood well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent single casks of Balblair are uncommon; sherry-finished ones at full strength rarer still.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-card twl-card--dark\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCask profile, PX finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePedro Ximenez\u003c\/strong\u003e is the dessert wine of Jerez, pressed from sun-dried grapes, and casks seasoned with it carry raisin, fig, treacle and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a light, bright spirit like Balblair, a PX finish is a seasoning rather than a takeover: the citrus stays, and the sherry sits on top as dried fruit and sweetness. At \u003cstrong\u003e54.3%\u003c\/strong\u003e it has the strength to carry both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinn's words on this run: \u003cstrong\u003eabsolute crackers, last bottling run of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cask No. \u003cstrong\u003e1772\u003c\/strong\u003e, distilled 5 April 2014, bottled 26 August 2026, \u003cstrong\u003e144 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-brand\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe story of this cask, in Finn Thomson's words\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our first ever Balblair release, we wanted to find a whisky that captured the character of this quietly remarkable Highland distillery. Established in 1790, Balblair stands on a remote hillside overlooking the Dornoch Firth, where a solitary Pictish standing stone, the Clach Biorach, has watched over the landscape for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery's story is one of resilience. From its early days under the Ross family, through periods of closure, changing ownership and the shifting fortunes of the Scotch whisky industry, Balblair has endured. Its revival in the post-war years, subsequent expansion and eventual return to prominence reflect whisky's own journey through boom, bust and renewed appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Balblair particularly intriguing is its unhurried approach. Long fermentation, slow distillation and a commitment to traditional methods create a spirit celebrated for its fruity, elegant character. This 12 year old whisky offers that distinctive Highland freshness, complemented by a finishing period in a Pedro Ximenez sherry cask. The result is a meeting of bright, delicate spirit and the rich sweetness of PX wood, bringing layers of dried fruit, luscious sweetness and warming spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalblair is not a distillery encountered at every turn. Independent bottlings are relatively uncommon, making this a special opportunity to discover a less frequently seen side of a classic Highland malt. For our first Balblair, we are delighted to share a cask that celebrates both the distillery's enduring spirit and the craft of whisky maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-philosophy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not find tasting notes here. By design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Whiskey Lab publishes every technical detail a curious drinker could ask for: distillery, cask, distillation date, ABV, outturn. Everything that makes the liquid what it is. \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we leave to you is the experience of drinking it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes shape expectation. They tell you what you should find before you find it. Our position is that the spirit in your glass should speak for itself, and what you find there belongs to you. Pour it neat. Add a few drops of water if it asks for it. Take your time. The cask did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinn Thomson Whisky, Private Cask Collection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle malt Scotch whisky, single cask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalblair, Edderton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.3% (cask strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePedro Ximenez sherry finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1772\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e144 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 April 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 August 2026, Young Spirits Co, Edinburgh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-order, October Import, arrives November 4, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twl-commitments\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Whiskey Lab's Quality Commitments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Cask \u0026amp; Small Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensuring a unique profile for each release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour \u0026amp; Non-Chill Filtered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserving the authentic character and purity of the whisky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest Storytelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every cask profile written by people who actually handled the liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54565802508606,"sku":"TWL-FTW-BALB12-100114","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/ft-balblair-2014-12-px-bottle.png?v=1792010704","url":"https:\/\/www.thewhiskeylab.com\/products\/finn-thomson-whisky-balblair-2014-12-year-px-finish","provider":"The Whiskey Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}