Balblair 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £45.95
- Community rating
- 4.22 / 5 (18 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- Balblair's 12-year-old Highland single malt is matured in ex-bourbon and double-fired American oak, delivering the distillery's signature creamy texture and fruit-forward character in its relaunched age-statement format.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balblair 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Rated 4.2/5 by the community. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, fresh fruit, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Balblair's 12-year-old Highland single malt is matured in ex-bourbon and double-fired American oak, delivering the distillery's signature creamy texture and fruit-forward character in its relaunched age-statement format.
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