Balblair 24 Year Old 1979
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 24 years
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Leathery, Dried Fruit, Nutty
- Description
- Balblair's 1979 distillate spent 24 years developing in cask before bottling at 46% ABV without chill filtration. A limited release from a private collection, this Highland single malt captures the character of whisky matured during a formative period for Scottish distilling.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balblair 24 Year Old 1979 is a 24-year-old single malt from Balblair (Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, sherried, leathery, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balblair's 1979 distillate spent 24 years developing in cask before bottling at 46% ABV without chill filtration. A limited release from a private collection, this Highland single malt captures the character of whisky matured during a formative period for Scottish distilling.
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