Balblair 30yo 1978/2008

Balblair 30yo 1978/2008

Official bottling 
Single malt - North Highlands 
Golden 
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Apricot jam, white grapes, greengages, peaches, vanilla, hints of cedar, hints of lilac. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, thickens, astringent, slightly oily. 
Tasting:  Sour. Apricot jam, peaches, toasted coconut, pineapples, cinnamon, tangerines, sultanas, hints of white grapes, hints of lilac. 
Finish: Short. Vanilla, cedar, peaches, toasted coconut, white grapes. 

Comments: 

I’ve been after this 30yo bottling for a long time. It met expectations - heavy and floral, fruity, yet tart. There’s a hint of smoke that is subsumed in coconut sweetness. Lots of wood as well. Utterly lovely.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.