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Balblair
Whisky: Balblair 1989 Vintage
Age: 18 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 1989
Bottled: 2007
Cask Type: American Oak
Strength: 43%
   
Distillery: Balblair Distillery
Country: Scotland: Highlands
   
 
Date: 10-11-2007
Nose: Salty, sweetness, honey, a hint of citrus.
Flavour: Salty, a little citrus, wood, a little spicy, nicely balanced and subtle.
Body: Pleasantly dry and oily, nicely round, has a long calm finish.
Comments: To my surprise, this one is actually very good.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++-- ---- (8.5)