Balblair 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10116) - Kingsbury
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 52.9%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £127.1
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Honey
- Description
- Balblair's 1990 vintage was aged 23 years in refill sherry cask before Kingsbury released just 240 bottles, capturing the Highland distillery at an exceptional age. Extended maturation in refill wood allows the spirit's character to develop without aggressive wood influence, emphasizing soft spice, orchard fruit, and subtle oak. The texture is silky and dignified, with a measured finish that rewards patience. A collectors' piece from an indie bottler with a reputation for remarkable patience and precision.
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Balblair 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 10116) - Kingsbury is a 23-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 52.9% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, old wood, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balblair's 1990 vintage was aged 23 years in refill sherry cask before Kingsbury released just 240 bottles, capturing the Highland distillery at an exceptional age. Extended maturation in refill wood allows the spirit's character to develop without aggressive wood influence, emphasizing soft spice, orchard fruit, and subtle oak. The texture is silky and dignified, with a measured finish that rewards patience. A collectors' piece from an indie bottler with a reputation for remarkable patience and precision.
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