Balblair 8 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness)
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.6%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £49.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Honey, Toasted, Vanilla
- Description
- This 8-year-old Highland single malt from Balblair was finished in moscatel casks for the Darkness collection, delivering layers of sweet fruit and warming spice. The cask finish transforms the distillery's lighter profile into a richer, more aromatic dram.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balblair 8 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Darkness) is a 8-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55.6% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, cooked fruit, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
This 8-year-old Highland single malt from Balblair was finished in moscatel casks for the Darkness collection, delivering layers of sweet fruit and warming spice. The cask finish transforms the distillery's lighter profile into a richer, more aromatic dram.
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