Balblair 1990 2nd Release
less tart
This blended whiskey was released by Irish whiskey bonder The Chapel Hill Irish Whiskey Company, founded by Louise McGuane in 2015. The blend is made with a 60:40 malt to grain ratio as follows: 5% 26 year-old single malt aged in ex-sherry butt, 27.5% 15 year-old single malt, 27.5% 11 year-old single malt, and 7 year-old grain whiskey all distilled by an undisclosed distiller. Released to the US in March 2018 with 7500 bottles available.
Named after a 19th century Irish whiskey bonder in Co. Clare, J.J. Corry, who also invented a bicycle called The Gael. .
This blended whiskey was released by Irish whiskey bonder The Chapel Hill Irish Whiskey Company, founded by Louise McGuane in 2015. The blend is made with a 60:40 malt to grain ratio as follows: 5% 26 year-old single malt aged in ex-sherry butt, 27.5% 15 year-old single malt, 27.5% 11 year-old single malt, and 7 year-old grain whiskey all distilled by an undisclosed distiller. Released to the US in March 2018 with 7500 bottles available. Named after a 19th century Irish whiskey bonder in Co. Clare, J.J. Corry, who also invented a bicycle called The Gael.
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abv46.0
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BlendedComprised of both single malt(s) and single grain(s) often from many different distilleries; if Scotch or Irish must be aged for at least three years in oak barrels; Irish may include single pot still whiskey in the blend.
Tasting Notes
"This whiskey has that classic walnut and pencil lead aroma carried by many Irish whiskeys, but added to that are the scent of roasted cashews and dried apricot. The palate takes on more nutty flavors with some almond and hazelnut as well as tart fruit flavors of dates, tamarind, orange marmalade and fresh raspberries. The finish is carried off with a good hit of vanilla and caramel, which meld cleanly with the jammier and slightly salty textures for balance. "
Added by
Amanda Schuster
Score
91