The relaunch of Balblair's core range in early 2019 saw the distillery say "So long!" to vintages and "Hello there!" to age statements. This particular expression is the Balblair 15 Year Old, which is initially matured in ex-bourbon casks before being moved over to first-fill Spanish oak butts. A deeper concentration of fruit notes compared to the 12 Year Old, and joined by some yummy chocolatey elements too.
Honey-covered apple, citrus freshness, coffee and walnut cake.
Dried fruit and more apple, dark chocolate shavings, ginger.
Curaçao orange, dried oak, caramelised dates.
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Fabulous dram, very drinkable but with a good level of depth on the palate. Great value for money.
So far . . . . wonderful reviews of this dram and I have always been curious about Balblair, I decided to splash out on this but sadly this is BY FAR the worst 15 Year Old Whisky I have ever tried. The nose is wonderful but the finish . . . UGH . . . is just pure harsh spirit (even with a little water). There is nothing interesting or complex about this dram and at almost £70 that is an utter disgrace. To think I can buy TWO bottle of Johnny Walker Green Label (which is also 15 Year Old) for less than a single bottle of this leaves me feeling like I have made a very bad choice, needless to say that I definitely won't be wasting my money on this ever again.
Stunning for the price. Apricot, vanilla and a tingle of sherry
Stunning. Beyond exceptional for the price.
Very smooth. Several interesting but distinct flavours. Leaves you wanting more.
