Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.5%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £159.5
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Citric, Fragant
- Description
- Balblair's 2008 vintage aged 17 years in first-fill bourbon brings Highland character into sunnier territory—honeyed orchard fruit, lemon curd, and vanilla cream soda with a waxy, coastal brightness. Bottled at 56.5% ABV from a single cask, this 172-bottle release captures the distillery's elegant fruit-forward style.
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Balblair 17 Year Old 2008 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is a 17-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 56.5% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and floral character — honey, vanilla, fresh fruit, citric. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balblair's 2008 vintage aged 17 years in first-fill bourbon brings Highland character into sunnier territory—honeyed orchard fruit, lemon curd, and vanilla cream soda with a waxy, coastal brightness. Bottled at 56.5% ABV from a single cask, this 172-bottle release captures the distillery's elegant fruit-forward style.
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