Balblair 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 7282) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Balblair
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 22 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Tobacco, Leathery, Nutty, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Balblair single malt distilled in November 1975 and aged 22 years in a single cask before bottling in October 1998 for the First Cask collection. This rare Highland expression from the mid-1970s represents Balblair's character across more than two decades of maturation.
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Balblair 22 Year Old 1975 (cask 7282) - First Cask is a 22-year-old single malt from Balblair (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, tobacco, leathery, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Balblair single malt distilled in November 1975 and aged 22 years in a single cask before bottling in October 1998 for the First Cask collection. This rare Highland expression from the mid-1970s represents Balblair's character across more than two decades of maturation.
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