Balblair 1999/2016 TWE Exclusive
Official bottling
Single malt - North Highlands
Russet
51.9% ABV
Dram
Nose: Red grapes, honey, blackcurrant cordial, raisins, dark chocolate, nutmeg, hints of coffee.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, tingly, thickens, turns syrupy.
Tasting: Bitter sweet. Mint, raisins, golden syrup, blackcurrant cordial, grilled pork, coffee, cloves, hints of apricots.
Finish: Medium. Dark chocolate, coffee, raisins, nutmeg, cloves.
Comments:
Cask 1712. Sherried Balblair, not very common. It’s quite fruity even for a sherried whisky, the Balblair characteristics of apricots and stone fruit are still evident. Plenty of spice as well, with a slightly bitter chocolatey finish. Mmmm.
Verdict:
I like this a lot.
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