Balblair Distillery
ABV 62.9%
Once again not sufficient complexity or balance to elevate it to greatness.
Dave Broom
Dewar Rattray
Brand
Dewar Rattray
Bottler
1990, 15 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
15
Age (Years)
2005
Year of Bottling
62.9%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Clean and leafy (green leaves), light nutty/hay-like maltiness, pie crust, macaroon and a hint of phenols. Water reveals a note like firelighters/leaking primus stove.
Palate: Incredibly hot when taken neat. Water calms it and initially shows hazelnut and attractive sweetness. Then it collapses.
Finish: Light smoke.
Comment: Once again not sufficient complexity or balance to elevate it to greatness.
Score: 7.3
Taster
Nose: Grassy and malty. Barley sugar, Weetabix. Cowshed. Corn syrup. Opens up on fruity notes. Summer fruit. Cherry jam.
Palate: Incredibly sweet for the strength. Flowing, custardy, then breaks into a spicy burst.
Finish: Dry and short. Slightly astringent.
Comment: The nose is more attractive than the palate, rather restrained.
Score: 7.3
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