Balblair / 1986 - Whisky Magazine

Balblair

1986

ABV 46%
REVIEWED Issue 72

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Specifications

Brand: Balblair
Expression: 1986
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 46%
Country/Region: Scotland
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Recommended
Issue 72

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Light with good lactone notes alongside Galia melon and cake mix. Softly fruited and slightly exotic in theway the orchard fruits are pepped up by a gingery/allspice note. Piney with water.
Palate: Juicy light white fruits,sweet apple. Good spread of flavours. Subtle sweet fruits with an intense spiciness then some coconut .
Finish: Long and spicy.
Comment: Elegant and sophisticated.

8.3

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Grassy,light. A muesli bowl with dried summer fruit.Barley sugar. Lemonade. A touch of vanilla.
Palate: Smooth with a fresh sweet character. A mix of mint and aniseed like infused in aherbal tea.
Finish: Drier but keeping a nice refreshing character.
Comment: Nothing sophisticated but an easygoing summer dram to sip on a warm day. A Scottish pastis.

7.8

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