Balblair 28 Year Old 1996 (cask 413) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.4%
- Age
- 28 years
- Price
- £256.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Toasted, Malt Extract
- Description
- Unrated yet intriguing, Balblair 28 Year Old at £256.95 might catch your eye for its 50.4% ABV. The 'Vanilla' and 'Honey' tags are tempting, but without tasting, predicting its full character is challenging.
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Balblair 28 Year Old 1996 (cask 413) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 28-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 50.4% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, fresh fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Unrated yet intriguing, Balblair 28 Year Old at £256.95 might catch your eye for its 50.4% ABV. The 'Vanilla' and 'Honey' tags are tempting, but without tasting, predicting its full character is challenging.
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