Balblair 2000 1st Release
Single Malt
Balblair // Highlands, Scotland
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Cost
This vintage dated whisky was released initially in July 2010. It has since been re-released so check your labels; the whiskies will vary with each release. This is aged in 1st fill American oak and is all natural color and non chill-filtered. This bottling replaces the inaugural 1997 vintage which was also around 10 years of age.
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age
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abv43.0
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Single MaltDistilled 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.
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Cask Type1st fill American oak
Tasting Notes
"Much like the 1997, apples and pears are observed, but there is a pinch of salt as well. Unlike its predecessor, there is a slightly smoked wood aspect from the char on the 1st fill barrels utilized. More influence from the barrels is discovered on the palate with coconut and vanilla. This is a very tidy and tasty dram particularly when you take price into account. "
Reviewed by
Stephanie Moreno