Balblair 2002 1st Release

Balblair : 2002 1st release, a no age statement single malt scotch whisky hailing from the Highland region. Price $60.00 Sampled 12/3/15 with 1.25 teaspoons of water in a Glencairn spirits nosing glass. Aroma - Grapefruit, green apple, lemon, orange, raspberry jam, light wood sap, lime leaf and mint. Taste - Lemon, sherbet, woody, lightly sour, malty and bittered honey. Finishes with a medium lingering flavor and long lasting burn. Final score : 3 / 5, wouldn't buy this one again, not because it's bad, it's definitely interesting and engaging, just personally don't care for it too terribly much.

Floral taste, very nice! Makes a good aperitif

Solid whisky for the price

As another Sunday closes out on this warm summer evening (and now bitter cold winter), I thought it would be a good time to open this bottle while listening to some country music by the pool/fire. Soft, fruity nose of ripe, sweet pears with hints of apricot, honey, lemon citrus with and floral notes. A sweet potpourri of aromas. As it arrives, you are delivered,on a soft palate, an initial wave of brown sugar. As the brown sugar diminishes, white pepper and a skosh of cherry are present. It finally departs leaving the mouth with a quick burn giving way to spice and lemon zest. Over time, this whisky becomes wonderfully sweeter; as if a teaspoon of sugar was stirred in. A beautiful, soft dram that is made for a warm and lazy summer/cold winter, with all the elements of a summers day. Wonderful. [89/100][Opened: 7/12/15; 2/14/16]

Sour citrus bitter herbal minty fruity grapefruit ginger lemon. Hints of coconut and honey/maple. Soft oak and creamy barley. A touch of salt and spices