Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland)
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 42.8%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £599
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Old Wood, Nutty, Toasted
- Description
- Balblair's 40-year-old matured in a single hogshead, yielding 152 bottles through The Single Malts of Scotland series, represents four decades of Northern Highland development in one vessel. A rare glimpse of how extended maturation shapes this traditionally fruity distillery's character.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balblair 40 Year Old (cask 1346) (The Single Malts of Scotland) is a 40-year-old single malt from Balblair (Scotland), bottled at 42.8% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — honey, vanilla, old wood, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balblair's 40-year-old matured in a single hogshead, yielding 152 bottles through The Single Malts of Scotland series, represents four decades of Northern Highland development in one vessel. A rare glimpse of how extended maturation shapes this traditionally fruity distillery's character.
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