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Balblair 1997 1st Release

Single Malt

Balblair // Highlands, Scotland

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  • 28 Reviews

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4.26
4.26 out of 5 stars
( Total review count: 28 )

In March of 2007, Balblair began to release vintage dated whiskies exclusively. The 1997 was among the first of three vintages released.

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While this distillery doesn't offer up age statements, release dates are given. A second release of this vintage became available in September of 2012.

In March of 2007, Balblair began to release vintage dated whiskies exclusively. The 1997 was among the first of three vintages released. While this distillery doesn't offer up age statements, release dates are given. A second release of this vintage became available in September of 2012. If a 2nd or 3rd vintage has been released, this is clearly stated on the bottle.

    • age
    • Cost
    • abv
      43.0
  • Single Malt
    Distilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
  • Cask Type
    1st fill ex-bourbon

Tasting Notes

"The nose shows cereal and beer-y/yeasty notes along with a touch of mint. As you taste, the flavors deepen to chocolate and coffee and maybe a bit of raw apple. The finish returns to sweet dark floral honey and is of decent length. "
Added by Stephanie Moreno
Score 88
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Flavor Profile

Sweet & Fruity

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