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
- Balblair's 1996 distillation matured 28 years in bourbon oak and bottled at cask strength by Gordon & MacPhail in 2024, capturing Highland character refined by nearly three decades of careful aging. The profile balances orchard fruit and honey with warm spice and polished wood, maintaining good spirit definition despite the extended maturation. Texture is smooth and integrated, with a clean, gently warming finish. A restrained yet sophisticated choice for Highland malt collectors.
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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.
Balblair's 1996 distillation matured 28 years in bourbon oak and bottled at cask strength by Gordon & MacPhail in 2024, capturing Highland character refined by nearly three decades of careful aging. The profile balances orchard fruit and honey with warm spice and polished wood, maintaining good spirit definition despite the extended maturation. Texture is smooth and integrated, with a clean, gently warming finish. A restrained yet sophisticated choice for Highland malt collectors.
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