
12 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- Balblair
- Age
- 18 years
- ABV
- 46%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Distillation Year
- 1999
- Bottling Year
- 2017
- Cask Types
- Sherry, American Oak Cask Matured
Price
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Right, had a wee dram of this earlier. 🥃 Nose is proper lovely, hint of honey and maybe some orchard fruits. 🍯🍎 Palate kicks in warm, bit of spice like cinnamon or clove. 🔥 Finish lingers quite nicely, dry oak mostly. Definetly one for a rainy evening. Cheers! 🍻
Right, had a wee dram of this 🥃 Nose is lovely, feels like toffee and apple 🍎 On the pallet it's smooth, bit of oak creeping in. Not harsh at all. Finish lingers nicely, warm spice🌶️. Proper good stuff. Leaves you wanting more reckon. Bit of water helps it breath. Cheers mates 🍻
Right, gettin’ stuck into this wee dram. Nose hits wi’ heavy smoulderin peat, a proper TCP tang, then some honeyed barley and a swirl of cinnamon. 🌊💨 Palate’s unctuous an’ briny—think caramal, dark choc, stewed aple & pear, all wrapped in earthey leather. A bit oily, in the best way. 🍯🍎🍐 The end just lingers, soft woodsmoke, sea salt crush, an’ a whisper of nutmeg. 🥃✨
Ooh, this one's got a nice smoky vibe, like a bonfire on the beach. Sweet hints of honey and a bit of apple pop up, so it's not too harsh. Spicy finish with some ginger and cinnamon—makes me think of autumn. Totally warming and easy to enjoy on a rainy day. 🥃😊 Sometimes it feels a bit dry, but in a good way, like dried fruit. Love the toasty aftertaste. Perfect for sipping slowly after work.
Alright, this whisky’s got a proper plumy aroma with a bit of ginger spice. Smooth on the tongue, hints of honey and a touch of smokiness that lingers nicely. Really warming, init? 😊 Sometimes I get a slight fruity note too, but overall it’s a cozy dram. Finsh is long and pleasant. 🍯🔥
Aw, lovely stuff! 🥃 Really warms the tummy, dunnit? Got that proper oak and a hint of honey, makes me think of a cozy fireplace. 😊 Sip of this and all the stress just melts away. Smashing! Cheers!
Blimey, this dram's got a lovely bit of smoke and some fruity notes too. 🌿 Quite smooth with a warm finish. Sometimes a hint of honey or toffee, me think. 🔥 Really enjoyin' it! 😊
First sip, oh the smoky hit is proper lovely! 🥃 Then comes this rich vanila sweetness with hints of oak and a bit of honey. The finish warms you up nicely, maybe some dark fruits and a touch of spise. Really enjoyabel, that! 😊
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