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    Balblair 1983 - 1st Release 70cl Whisky

    Scotland • 70cl • 46%
    Number of reviews:(5)
    Product details
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    Balblair

    country

    Scotland

    distillery/brandBalblair Whisky
    regionHighland Whisky
    style

    Single Malt

    Balblair 1983 - 1st Release

    Replacing the 1975 vintage, the Balblair 1983 is a lip-smackingly rich single malt Scotch whisky from the distillery in the Highlands. Matured in ex-bourbon barrels since 1983, it's got a palate packed with cracking sweetness and a warming hint of oak.

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    Warm toffee syrup drizzled over a classic banana split, complete with vanilla ice-cream, chocolate sprinkles and a cherry on the top. Yum yum!

    Palate

    The sweet treats from the nose calm down just a little on the palate, with a spicy flutter of cinnamon and oak balancing out the fresh fruit and butterscotch rather well.

    Finish

    Long and equally enjoyable as the rest of this whisky.

    Overall

    The 1983 is a top dram from Balblair. Lots and lots to love about it.

    Winner of 4 spirit awards

    Gold Outstanding
    Gold Outstanding
    Scotch Single Malt - Highland - 2014
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Silver
    Silver
    Highland Single Malt 21 Years and Over - 2014
    World Whiskies Awards
    Gold
    Gold
    Distillers' Single Malts 21 years old and over - 2014
    International Spirits Challenge
    Master
    Master
    Highlands & Islands 19-30yo - 2015
    The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business)

    Allergy Information

    This product does not contain any notifiable allergens
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    Customer rating
    £214.99
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    5 reviews
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    Lovely whisky.

    This one is absolutely a favourite.

    Master of Malt Customer Jun 7, 2017

    Great stuff!

    Had a sample at the Denver Whiskey Extravaganza. Awesome.

    Master of Malt Customer Apr 28, 2017

    Lovely vanilla and spice

    Wonderful whisky. I don't often pay this much for whisky, but since I loved all the other Balblair expressions so much, I gave it a go. I am really impressed. The wood never dominates. It sure is a very healthy infusion of oak after so many years, but the malt stil shines through in a big way.

    Master of Malt Customer Apr 4, 2017

    Mill Smith

    I bought this expensive vinegar for a friend as a reminder of our early twenties when we were in a Will Sith tribute band called Will Smit and the fresh princes of Balblair. We were shore had our fair share of facial injuries caused by pre smoking ban implements occupying the bars and taverns of Scotland.

    Master of Malt Customer Dec 23, 2015

    A must have whisky!

    Its a very well balanced whisky. Pear and green apples. With a long aftertaste. Lovely!

    Master of Malt Customer Jan 18, 2015

    Reviews for Balblair 1983 - 1st Release