
5 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- Balblair
- Age
- 20 years
- ABV
- 54.2%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Distillation Year
- 1990
- Bottling Year
- 14.02.2011
- Cask Types
- Port Charlotte Cask Finish
Price
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Recent history
Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Alright, just poured a dram 🥃. Nose is lovely, proper honeyed 🍯. Got some pear too 🍐. Takes a sec to open up tho. Palate's warm... spicy 🌿. Not too harsh on the throat. Finish lingers nicely, quite smooth actually. Definatly a good one for the price 👍. Proper nice for a rainy nite 🌧️. Cheers! 🍻
Oh, this one's got a right proper kick, innit? Starts off with a bright, tangy citrus hit, like biting into a fresh lemon 🍋, then there's this deep, earthy peat smoke that wraps around ye 🏔️🔥. A wee bit of sweet honey comes through, almost like drizzlin' it on warm toast 🍯, with hints of vanilla and oak lingerin' in the background. The finish? A bit spicy, like a touch of black pepper, and leaves ye feelin' all warm and cozy. Quite the dram, I'd say – perfect for a chilly evening 🥃🇬🇧. Got some floral notes too, maybe a bit of heather or grass, keeps it interestin'. Overall, it's a balance of sweet, smoky, and earthy, with just the right amount of kick. No harsh edges, mind ye – just smooth sailin' all the way. Cheers to that! 🥂
Just had a dram, and the first thing that hits is this lovely **peaty, smoky** vibe 🍂. It's like a cozy campfire in the autumn. Then comes through some **honey and apple** sweetness, really smooth. A bit of **vanilla, caramel, and some spice** too, maybe cinnamon? There's also something **floral and herbal** in there, kinda like a walk through a garden after the rain. And a nice long finish, with a bit of **nut and dark chocolate** coming through. Overall, really well balanced. Love it. 🥃✨
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