One of the most respected master distillers in the industry is John MacDonald, who after a storied career at the helm of Balbair has recently handed over his keys to the distillery. The Scotland whisky distillery has consistently produced high-quality whiskies for almost 250 years. For the last 18 of those years, that process was led by their master distiller, John MacDonald. Spanning nearly 35 years, his journey has made him one of the most sought-after brand ambassadors globally.
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The Scottish Highlands are a special place where you’ll see rugged mountains, pristine rivers and lochs, sheep by the millions and of course those iconic rust colored Scottish cattle. It is in this place where Balblair was born in 1790. It is one of Scotland’s most esteemed distillers and the oldest working distillery in the highlands.
To tour this historic Scotland distillery is to visit a hallowed place. It is located on the shores of the Dornach Firth, an islet to the North Sea and surrounded by farmlands, rolling hills, and lush greenery. The distillery is made of rough stone walls with a four story high red smokestack at its center. For hundreds of years, whisky has been produced there. To walk the cobble passages is a privilege that only further cements one’s admiration for the distillery that has produced barrel after barrel whisky since the Victorian Era.
Scotland whisky tours offer an in-depth look into each stage of the whisky making process. From the malting of barley followed by visiting the fermentation tanks or washbacks where they’ll see, smell and even hear the yeast consuming the barley’s sugars to produce the first fermentation or wash. From there, the next step is the distillery rooms to see these two-story high copper pot stills where the wash is heated to form steam and rises to the long neck of the stills and descends as liquid. You’ll see the clear and highly potent 80% alcohol flow in a rushing river through the glass windows of the spirit safe is a fascinating sight.
The next step is to place the new make spirit or what Americans would call moonshine into casks where it will sit for at least three years before it can be called whisky. For the last 18 years, John MacDonald and his team decided when the whisky was ready to be released.
One of the highlights of visiting Balblair is the Scotland whisky tasting. Guests have the opportunity to sample a selection of Balblair whiskies, often including aged expressions such as 12-year, 15-year, and 18-year-old malts. The tastings are conducted by knowledgeable staff who guide visitors through the flavor profiles and nuances of each whisky, making it a memorable and educational experience.
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00:21 Visiting Balblair Distillery in the Scottish Highlands
00:40 The Fermentation Tanks in Balblair Distillery Scotland
00:48 Copper Stills in Balblair Distillery Scotland
00:52 Spirit Safe at Balblair Distillery Scotland
00:59 Barrel Room at Balblair Distillery Scotland
1:07 Whisky Collection in Balblair Distillery Scotland
1:16 John MacDonald, Master Distiller, reflects on his career at Balblair Distillery Scotland
3:38 John MacDonald turns over keys to the distillery to David Rogerson in Balblair Distillery Scotland
3:48 David Rogerson New Master Distiller in Balblair Whisky Scotland
15 окт 2024
