Balblair 1999 2nd Release

In an evening full of good whisky, this was a standout. At 15 years old (13 in 2nd fill ex-bourbon and 2 years in 1st fill Oloroso sherry), this is a solid, and flavor-packed, middle aged dram. The nose oozes brown sugar; I can practically hear Mick Jagger singing "yeah, yeah, yeah, WOOO!" in the background...how come ya taste so good, Balblair? Along with the dark brown sugar is dried fig, floor wax, orange zest, and roasted pine nut/pignoli. It's a great nose...as is the palate, which is a rich, giving carnival (in the pre-Lenten sense of the word) of brown sugar, fig jam, light vanilla, candied orange rind, and a hint of chocolate and wildflower honey. So. Good.