Balblair 38 Year Old 1966 - Spanish Oak Cask
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 44%
- Age
- 38 years
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Tobacco
- Description
- The Highland region gives us Balblair 38 Year Old 1966 - Spanish Oak Cask which people call 'Sherried'. For £1500.0 and no current ratings, it's hard to ignore the allure of 'Leathery' and 'Tobacco'.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balblair 38 Year Old 1966 - Spanish Oak Cask is a 38-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 44% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, leathery. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Highland region gives us Balblair 38 Year Old 1966 - Spanish Oak Cask which people call 'Sherried'. For £1500.0 and no current ratings, it's hard to ignore the allure of 'Leathery' and 'Tobacco'.
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