ABV 43%
A vibrant and enticing nose. Really good stuff though.
Arthur Motley
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
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
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
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