Balblair 1989 3rd Release

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Although it is little known, Balblair is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries; having been founded in 1790. This 3rd edtion of the 1989 vintage is 46% after maturing in American Oak. It is UnChill-filtered and bottled with its natural colour. 

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: soft and citric with lots of malt, some honey and some white chocolate; there is a bit of brine and some building creamy undertones.

Palate: soft, sweet, fruity and still very malty with leather and some building dark fruits; the citrus and creamy vanilla notes are still there but with a more European-oak like character(surprising  given this is supposedly 100% American oak): proper chocolate and spices.

Finish: is medium long and coating with more malt, fruit, leather and spices.

 

 

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