Balblair 1989 2nd Release

Nth 2016 Masterclass

This is a masterful expression of what malt whisky can be. The nose is a cornucopia of fruit and grain notes - ripe grapes, peaches, apple. There's vanilla, honey, cream, a pinch of spice, and maybe the lightest hint of pipe smoke, too. The palate is as luscious, generously coating the mouth as all of these elements dance together, first the fruit and then the rest gliding on and on into a long, smooth finish with dark chocolate staying on the palate for a good while later. Truly a classic.

My bottle is actually a 21 year old ballblair distilled in 1978 and bottled in 1999 by an independent bottling company . Waiting for the right time to open this one .