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SpartaTodd

Balblair 1990 2nd Release

Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland

Reviewed December 24, 2019 (edited September 25, 2020)
4.75
4.75 out of 5 stars
This is very hard to find now. Mine was bottled in 2016 so 26 years of maturation. Those years seem well spent as it is a fine dram. Since it is older, you should sip at pouring but let it rest a while. The nose is a nice citrus smell, maybe orange and a little earthy to me. On the palate it is sweet and malty and if you just hold it and let it dissolve it will show you all that it has to offer as it changes from sweet malt to a touch of sherry and citrus and finally it ends in peppery oaky spice. The finish is very long and spicy. Not a well known brand, mostly used in blends, but known to Scotch lovers and it does not disappoint. The first over 21 year old Whisky I acquired and well worth it. Once it is gone, there will be no more... Slàinte Mhath!
165.0 USD per Bottle
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  • cascode
    January 5, 2020

    Yes, Balblair loves to rest in the glass - great whisky. The 1991 which replaced the 1990 is also a 26 year old vintage and *almost* as good. It can still be found, if you look around a bit.

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