Balblair 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 4166) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.4%
- Age
- 29 years
- Price
- £572.9
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Nutty, Toasted
- Description
- Highland roots for this Balblair, aged 29 years, and bottled at 58.4% ABV. Community tags say 'Sherried' and 'Nutty', which sounds promising. Yet, at £572.9, one might wonder if it lives up to expectations. It's hard to ignore the allure of Highland whiskies, even when untested.
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Balblair 29 Year Old 1990 (cask 4166) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 29-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 58.4% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, chocolate. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Highland roots for this Balblair, aged 29 years, and bottled at 58.4% ABV. Community tags say 'Sherried' and 'Nutty', which sounds promising. Yet, at £572.9, one might wonder if it lives up to expectations. It's hard to ignore the allure of Highland whiskies, even when untested.
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