Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £113
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Honey
- Description
- Distilled in 1991 and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail from their Private Collection, this Balblair has been finished in a Crozes-Hermitage red wine cask, adding layers of dark fruit complexity to the Highland distillery's traditional character. The red wine cask finish introduces notes of blackberry, plum, and warm spice while maintaining Balblair's signature honeyed, orchard-fruit foundation beneath oak tannins. The texture is rounded and warming, with the wine cask adding subtle dryness to the finish. Suited to those seeking Highland malts with wine cask influence or collectors of Gordon & MacPhail's independent bottlings.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balblair 20 Year Old 1991 - Private Collection (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 20-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 45% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and light oak character — sherried, dried fruit, cooked fruit, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled in 1991 and bottled by Gordon & MacPhail from their Private Collection, this Balblair has been finished in a Crozes-Hermitage red wine cask, adding layers of dark fruit complexity to the Highland distillery's traditional character. The red wine cask finish introduces notes of blackberry, plum, and warm spice while maintaining Balblair's signature honeyed, orchard-fruit foundation beneath oak tannins. The texture is rounded and warming, with the wine cask adding subtle dryness to the finish. Suited to those seeking Highland malts with wine cask influence or collectors of Gordon & MacPhail's independent bottlings.
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