Balblair 34 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43.3%
- Age
- 34 years
- Price
- £328.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Leathery, Dried Fruit, Nutty
- Description
- Balblair's 34-year evolution from March 1990 to September 2024 matured entirely in refill wood, allowing the distillery character to develop without heavy cask influence, yielding just 124 cask-strength bottles. Three decades of patient ageing creates a refined, integrated whisky where youth-driven volatility has settled into composed complexity. A rare Highland expression for those seeking proof that time in wood translates to whisky maturity.
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Balblair 34 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is a 34-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 43.3% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, leathery, dried fruit, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balblair's 34-year evolution from March 1990 to September 2024 matured entirely in refill wood, allowing the distillery character to develop without heavy cask influence, yielding just 124 cask-strength bottles. Three decades of patient ageing creates a refined, integrated whisky where youth-driven volatility has settled into composed complexity. A rare Highland expression for those seeking proof that time in wood translates to whisky maturity.
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