Balblair 31 Year Old 1993 (cask 1961) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.5%
- Age
- 31 years
- Price
- £648.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- This Balblair 1993 vintage spent 31 years in a first-fill sherry puncheon before Gordon & MacPhail opened the cask in 2024, producing 549 cask strength bottles for the Connoisseurs Choice collection.
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Balblair 31 Year Old 1993 (cask 1961) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 31-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 49.5% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, honey. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This Balblair 1993 vintage spent 31 years in a first-fill sherry puncheon before Gordon & MacPhail opened the cask in 2024, producing 549 cask strength bottles for the Connoisseurs Choice collection.
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