Balblair
8.8

Balblair

1979 Vintage

ABV 43%

A vibrant and enticing nose. Really good stuff though.

Arthur Motley

Specification

Balblair

Brand

Balblair

Bottler

1979 Vintage

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley

Taster

Nose: A sensuous dessert-like experience. Amaretto biscuits and apricot jam. Trifle with good custard and raspberry soaked sponge. High bourbon impact. Orange flavoured Turkish Delight.

Palate: The fruitiness doesn't follow to the palate, but an attractive dram with orange and grippy oak.

Finish: Dry leafiness.

Comment: A vibrant and enticing nose. Really good stuff though.

Score: 8.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Aromatic with good American oak notes. Hot gorse, drying lilac, scented grasses and frangipan. Mango, pineapple. Complex, elegant.

Palate: Supple and silky. Mouthfilling. Peaches and yoghurt, orange blossom, light acacia honey mixed with nutmeg.

Finish: Chocolate. Sensual. Amazing length.

Comment: Needs time to grow in the glass. A dream.

Score: 8.8

8.8
Overall Score

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