This third release of a 1991 vintage single malt from Balblair was announced in January 2018. It matured for 24 years in American oak before finishing its aging in first-fill Spanish oak butts for an additional three years. Bottled at 46% ABV.
Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.
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Beautiful initial nose - opens with a ton of sweet floral notes and honey with a hint of vanilla and oil. Leads with sweetness and wood then explosion of spice (pepper) on the palate. Long finish with chewed cigar ending. A lot of good things happening here.
i'm not a professional taster but the first sip i took reminded me of my good ol favorite Craigellachie 23. In other words, this Balblair 1991 is great.
Oaky toffee apple on the nose. Spicy vanilla on the palate with a lingering finish. Really lovely.
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.
