Balblair
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Balblair

1986

ABV 46%

Nothing sophisticated but an easygoing summer dram to sip on a warm day. A Scottish pastis.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Balblair

Brand

1986

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

46%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

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.

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Light with good lactone notes alongside Galia melon and cake mix. Softly fruited and slightly exotic in the\rway 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.

Score: 8.3

8
Overall Score

From The Distillery

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