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Balblair 1997 1st Release

Single Malt

Balblair // Highlands, Scotland

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    • derlejamem

      Reviewed January 17, 2021
      4.75
      4.75 out of 5 stars
      Wow. No need for cheese with this one. The sweetness is complete and stands on its own.
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    • marcostar

      Reviewed November 26, 2020
      4.25
      4.25 out of 5 stars
      Wonderful candied banana and long finish
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    • Chris-Arsenault

      Reviewed November 26, 2020
      5.0
      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Banana and candy
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    • Chris-Arsenault

      Reviewed November 26, 2020
      Banana, candy
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    • TheButcher

      Reviewed June 2, 2020
      4.25
      4.25 out of 5 stars
      Fruity up front (I get citrus, mostly, with some orchard and stone fruit) with floral honey and vanilla in the distance. Surprisingly hefty body with a very balanced mouthfeel, with fruity and malty sweetness, plus a little peppery spice in a medium-lasting finish. Very, very, very good scotch.
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    • carlos4

      Reviewed March 6, 2020
      4.25
      4.25 out of 5 stars
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    • AntonioSchmid

      Reviewed September 29, 2019
      4.25
      4.25 out of 5 stars
      (Review for Balblair 97 2nd Ed.) When it comes to whisky, (almost) everyone loves some peat and different casks thrown in the mix but sometimes all you need is a plain unpeated malt aged solely in ex-bourbon casks. This Balblair is 14/15 years old, 46% abv, NFC, beautiful natural golden color and aged only in 1st fill ex-bourbon casks. The nose is a flavor bomb of tropical fresh fruits: pineapple, banana and citrusy fruits, some sweet vanilla, all wrapped by a hard to explain floral aroma. DELICIOUS! The palate is gorgeous with a very thick mouthfeel, a sweet taste and a very long finish with a welcome spicy kick, just to keep things interesting. Bravo Balblair!
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    • Biks

      Reviewed June 29, 2019
      3.25
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      Reviewed April 7, 2019
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      Reviewed September 22, 2018
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