Blairmhor 8 Year Old Pure Malt (1990’s Edition)
70cl / 40%
£89.00
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: Scotland
A rare and refined Highland malt, this 8-year-old pure malt Scotch whisky was bottled by R. Carmichael & Sons Ltd, offering a classic example of traditional Scottish craftsmanship. Matured for eight years, this 70cl expression presents a well-balanced profile of honeyed malt, gentle oak, and subtle dried fruit, with a smooth, approachable finish at 40% ABV.
While the exact distillery remains a mystery, its quality speaks to careful selection—a whisky designed for those who appreciate time-honored blending and understated complexity.
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1990s 40% “pure malt” (i.e. blended malt) from R. Carmichael & Sons/Inver House, marrying around 20 mostly Highland/Speyside malts, sold in tube.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Bottler / Owner | R. Carmichael & Sons (Inver House group), Scotland |
| Category | Pure malt / blended malt Scotch whisky |
| Age / Bottled | 8 Years Old / Bottled 1990s |
| ABV & Size(s) | 40% ABV / 70cl |
| Composition | Marriage of up to c. 20 single malts, majority Highland and Speyside |
| Cask / Treatment | Oak, standard refill/ex-bourbon of the era |
| Packaging | 1990s tube/carton, standard tall bottle |
| Notes on discrepancies | Sometimes just called “Blairmhor 8 Year Old” or “Blairmhor 8 Year Old Blended Malt”; all 1990s 70cl 40% tubes from Carmichael/Inver House are the same core whisky |
Historical Context
Blairmhor sits in that 1990s group of supermarket/specialist “pure malts” that offered age statements and multi-malt recipes at a time when single malt was getting pricier. Being under Inver House meant good access to Knockdhu and other group malts; Carmichael & Sons was the bottling arm. The selling line in period was that this was an 8-year-old made entirely from malt whisky, not grain, with a Highland/Speyside bias.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
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1990s Blairmhor 8yo Pure Malt, 70cl, 40%, tube.
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Same liquid in bottle-only form (tube lost).
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Later “Blairmhor 8 Year Old Blended Malt” listings picking up the same 1990s stock.
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 70cl | 1990s UK/EU, with tube | “Pure Malt” wording, R. Carmichael & Sons | Highest |
| 40% | 70cl | 1990s, bottle only | Same label, no tube | Slightly lower |
| 40% | 70cl | 1990s export | Import/duty stickers | Condition-led |
Liquid Profile (from retailer notes)
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Nose: Honeyed malt, gentle orchard fruit, light oak.
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Palate: Soft, easy Highland/Speyside style, sweet malt, vanilla, and a touch of dried fruit; no smoke.
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Finish: Clean, medium, cereal and light oak.
Sourcing
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Target: full-height fill, legible 1990s label, tube present.
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Avoid: stained/torn tubes or bottles with obvious evaporation.
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Buy near £25–£35 and list around £60 if very clean.
