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Balblair 1990 (2nd release), 46%
Price: ● Issue: Spring 2016 ● Reviewer: Gavin Smith ● Category: Single Malt Scotch
The oldest of Bablair's current core bottlings was distilled in 1990, and after maturing for 21 years in bourbon casks it was transferred to oloroso sherry butts for a further 2 years prior to bottling. Citrus fruits, furniture polish, cloves, cinnamon, and parma violets on the nose. A silky mouthfeel, spicy, with dark berries, dates, and rich sherry. Slowly drying, with aniseed and dark chocolate in the finish.
