Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.7%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £60.45
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Honey, Old Wood
- Description
- Distilled in June 1990 and aged three decades in Sherry butt number 166, this single-cask Balblair showcases the Highland distillery's ability to marry spirit quality with first-class wood. The Sherry maturation imparts deep mahogany colour and layers of dried stone fruit, Christmas cake spice, and subtle oak tannins. The palate carries richness and complexity with a long, warming finish. Ideal for those seeking an older Highland malt with pronounced Sherry influence and authentic single-cask character.
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Balblair 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) is a 20-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 53.7% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled in June 1990 and aged three decades in Sherry butt number 166, this single-cask Balblair showcases the Highland distillery's ability to marry spirit quality with first-class wood. The Sherry maturation imparts deep mahogany colour and layers of dried stone fruit, Christmas cake spice, and subtle oak tannins. The palate carries richness and complexity with a long, warming finish. Ideal for those seeking an older Highland malt with pronounced Sherry influence and authentic single-cask character.
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