Balblair 10 yo

Balblair 10 yo

Distillery Labels, Gordon & Macphail
Single malt - North Highlands
Pale green
43% ABV
Sampler

Nose: Salt, leather, brown paper, raisins, cloves, plums.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, slippery, oily.
Tasting: Sweet salty. Vanilla, brown paper, leather, raisins, dates, prunes, plums, hints of pineapples.
Finish: Long. Brown paper, dates, prunes, vanilla.

Comments:

Young, but tastes old! Lots of dried fruit, not as fresh and as tangy as the official Balblairs are, although there is still a nice tart hint of pineapple. Instead, this whisky is sweet, vanilla-laden, and slightly briney.

Verdict:I like this.